Technical Writer (Sonar)

About the role

Creates technical information to support development of Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs) for the AN/SQQ-89 Sonar Set. Also performs related tasks to support development of auxiliary equipment and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develops technical procedures, user and service manuals, and related technical publications.
• Communicates technical data clearly and effectively to a wide range of audiences.
• Captures and documents operational and maintenance related information to support the introduction of new technology to the US Navy fleet.
• Develops technical content in multiple disciplines including general descriptions, controls and indicators, functional description, maintenance procedures, system operation descriptions, LAN operation and troubleshooting, system troubleshooting, and corrective maintenance procedures.

Requirements

• Work closely with Logisticians and other Tech Writers as the SQQ-89-89A(V) 15 SME to support the creation of technical data.
• Provide subject matter expertise in the creation of templates, be able to describe complex and technical topics in a clear, concise, and accurate matter.
• Lead review of documentation as required.
• Provide quality assessment of technical manuals being delivered to US Navy ships.
• Able to write using clear and concise language that adheres to customer-established standards and conventions.
• Knowledge of the English language, grammar, usage, and composition.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Able to acquire and verify subject matter content by interviewing workers engaged in developing products and services; observing production methods; and referring to blueprints, sketches, engineering drawings, notes, manuals, and similar publications.
• Able to write technical content for procedure manuals, and related technical publications that describe the operation, and maintenance of electronic, electrical, and mechanical equipment.
• Able to define required graphics, photographs, tables, figures, and engineering drawings and/or create graphic materials using applications such as PowerPoint and Photoshop.
• Able to perform review and Quality Assurance (QA) tasks to support development of technical documentation for US Navy ships.

Qualifications

• A thorough understanding of AN/SQQ-89(V) system operations and System functional segments.
• Sonar tactical equipment.
• System LAN operation and administration.
• Remove and replace procedures.

Skills

• Experience with HTML, XML, and content management systems.
• Experience utilizing the products and tools for tablet delivery.
• Familiarity with MS Office Suite.
• Experience with NAVSEA forward fit / back fit AN/SQQ-89A(V)15 Sonar system equipment, including SIPS, (V)15, AN/SQQ-28, AN/SQR-19, MK116, and AN/SQS-53C or ARCI.
• Experience with technical manual development for network-based systems.

Benefits

We offer a competitive benefit package. Click here for more information.

Pay

$75,000 - $94,000

Schedule

Full-Time Employee, 40 hours/week, onsite

Start Date

Immediate

Job Location

Chesterfield County, Virginia (Relocation Assistance Available)