Technical Writer

Job Summary

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures first-of-a-kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. GA-EMS supports critical fleet, space systems and satellites, missile defense, power and energy, and process and monitoring applications for defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinates with assignments to determine appropriate timelines, content, and format for the development of comprehensive engineering/scientific technical documents.
• Develops detailed plans, statements of work, cost estimates and proposals for technical document production.
• Captures and analyzes appropriate technical information and data, including interviewing technical experts, observing processes, and researching and analyzing technical data and publications.
• Participates with engineering/scientific teams to resolve technical/operational issues.
• Serves as a specialist to management and customer by participating in technical documentation reviews and making customer related presentations as required.
• Coordinates reproduction, release, distribution, and appropriate storage of documents.
• Represents the organization as a secondary or alternate contact on assigned project(s).
• Recommends new and/or modifications to documentation policies and procedures.
• Provides guidance in the document security classification process.
• Provides guidance and training to teams of experienced technical professionals.

Qualifications

• Typically requires education or formal training equivalent to the completion of an associate's degree in a related discipline and six or more years progressive experience in a technical field.
• Two or more years of management/customer interface is a plus.
• Equivalent experience may be substituted in lieu of education/training.
• Experience creating IETMs (Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals) for the military is highly desired.
• Experience with S1000D is highly desired, particularly in the creation and management of structured technical documentation in compliance with aerospace and defense standards.
• Must demonstrate a comprehensive and thorough understanding of the engineering/scientific principles underlying the technology and a comprehensive and thorough understanding of technical document preparation.
• Must have excellent working knowledge of the development of technical manuals and documentation, including editing and choice of media.
• Must also have excellent working knowledge of computer-based tools in the production of technical documentation.
• Must possess: The ability to develop, acquire, interpret and communicate engineering/scientific technical data; The ability to develop and communicate new concepts and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment; The ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information; The ability to organize, schedule and coordinate work phases and determine the appropriate approach at the task or project level; Leadership and organization skills in order to work with management and customers and represent the organization; and, The ability to identify issues and develop advanced solutions to a variety of complex technical and administrative problems.
• Ability to work both independently and lead in a team environment is essential as is the ability to work extended hours and travel as required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required.