Technical Editor
About the role
Technical Editor Gromelski and Associates, Inc. (GAI) partners with prime contractors to provide professional services. Key service areas include Engineering Design and Documentation; Software Development and Testing; System Integration, Testing and Evaluation; Lab Management and Field Installation; Integrated Logistics Support, Training Development and Delivery, Multimedia Support, and Technical System Support. Research, edits and writes technical and/or non-technical documents or sections of documents prepared by writers to include, but not limited to: manuals, procedures and specifications to support Navy Surface Ship SONAR maintenance and operation. Duties may include ensuring documents meet editorial and government specifications and adhering to standards for quality, graphics, coverage, format and style. Content will support specialized military equipment, integrated systems and software, ideal candidate can write and communicate clearly and effectively to deliver technical content to a wide range of audiences.
Responsibilities
- Work under supervision of the Tech Doc Manager, SMEs and OEM Engineers to support the creation of technical data and documentation supporting systems operation and maintenance, and logistics functions.
- Provide creation of templates for standardizing content presentation and be able to describe complex and technical topics in a clear, concise and accurate manner.
Skills
Required:
- Ability to write technical and non-technical content that supports the operation and/or maintenance of IT related equipment
- Ability to learn system hardware and software changes using engineering documentation and notes, working with software and hardware engineers and working systems in a lab/production bay environment
- Excellent written communication and grammatical skills
- Excellent organizational skills
Desired:
- Ability to work directly with engineers and other technical SMEs
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in journalism, English, or computer science or demonstrated equivalent experience
- U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret level security clearance
- Proactive/self‑starter
- Task‑driven with ability to work independently
- Team player that takes ownership and develops relationships that fosters team success
Benefits
Relocation assistance available.
Pay
Salary range: $45,000 – $55,000.
Schedule
Full‑time employee, 40 hours per week.