Advanced Technical Writing Specialist - Submarine Sonar Systems

Bachelor’s degree in a related specialized area or field, or equivalent is required plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required within a reasonable period of time. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Help make the technologies, products and services that make a difference. That’s the opportunity that’s waiting for you at General Dynamics Mission Systems. We help our nation’s heroes keep our nation safe by creating solutions so advanced, they redefine innovation for the world. It’s an amazing challenge. And it’s waiting for you now.

We apply advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR/VR, Cloud Native and Quantum Physics to solve our customers’ missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar and everything in between.

From writing new or enhancing existing technical product guides, as our Advanced Technical Writing Specialist, your talent will be front and center. You’ll create, develop, plan, write and edit complex operational, instructional, interactive electronic technical manuals (IETMs), maintenance or test procedures for paper, multimedia or web-based publication. We’ll depend on you to act as the primary technical editor on client deliverables. You’ll implement editorial and document governance standards for quality and style; ensure all assigned deliverables meet these standards.

Ready to be a leader with the company that is committed to pushing the limits of truly advanced technologies? At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we create the products and services that help our service members, intelligence analysts and first responders keep our nation safe. The work we do is so advanced, it’s often classified. If you want to put your talent in the spotlight, it’s waiting for you right now, right here.

We apply advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR/VR, Cloud Native and Quantum Physics to solve our customers’ missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar and everything in between.

It’s your chance to put your talent to the ultimate test. Are you ready? The Senior Technical Writing Specialist is responsible for creating, planning, writing and editing complex operational, instructional, interactive electronic technical manuals (IETMs), maintenance or test procedures. This will entail documenting engineering processes and specifications by editing software developer and engineering staff’s notes and procedures and applying formatting in order to support the writing and publication of hardware and software test procedures. Additionally, you’ll work in a team environment with other writers, providing feedback and critiquing work in order to help develop leadership skills, documentation skills and expertise with production tools and projects.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops operational procedural and maintenance manuals in accordance with MIL-STD-3001, MIL-STD-38784, MIL-STD-24784, and MIL-STD 40051-2C.
• Knowledge of S1000D compliant Interactive Electronic Technical Manual (IETM) development processes and sustainment element planning strategies, with experience working in an Agile environment
• Collaborates with SMEs, developers and engineers to gather technical details, ensuring documentation meets operational and end-user requirements.
• Interpret engineering data, technical drawings, Bill Of Materials (BOMs) and system specifications to develop user-friendly documentation.
• Support documentation efforts through the full lifecycle of a Navy system or program.
• Maintain established technical documentation lifecycle, to include review cycles and hardware and/or software update cycles.
• Create supporting graphics (e.g., functional block diagrams) in various formats (e.g., .JPEG, .PNG, etc.) to support electronic technical manuals.
• Collaborates with the development team to meet project deadlines and deliver high-quality results.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Ability to research unfamiliar technology well enough to describe and summarize for an end-user; must be comfortable asking questions and collaborating with SMEs.
• Write and edit technical documentation in various formats (e.g., .doc, .PDF, HTML, and XML/SGML-tagged IETMs).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products (including, but not limited to: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail.

OPTIONAL/PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Experience using an XML editor (e.g., XMLSpy, Arbortext).
• Understanding of the application and usage of S1000D Applicability.
• Basic understanding of JIRA and Confluence
• Familiarity with basic graphic design principles.
• Understanding of a repository-based content management system (e.g., TortoiseSVN).

What you’ll experience:

• Technologies that aren’t just top-notch, they’re often classified
• A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what’s next
• Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as it’s discovered

What you bring to the table:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related specialized area or field, or equivalent plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
• Fully proficient understanding and application of principles, concepts, practices, and standards required of technical publications
• Ability to relay complex system information that can be understood by general users
• Excellent editing, written, English and grammar skills

What sets you apart:

• Creative thinking with the ability to multi-task
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans