Job Description
Job Title: Technical Writer - assembly and test
Job Location: Lexington, MA 02420
Onsite Requirements:
- 5+ years technical writing,
- 3+ with hardware documentation
- Experience with MBSE, PLM, and document management tools preferred
Job Description:
- This is a dynamic engineering environment where design modifications are always in flux.
- The primary documentation task is to produce comprehensive assembly and test procedures that are clear and easy to use.
- The technical writer will develop system level documentation and assembly and test procedures in partnership with technicians, engineers, and program managers, and:
- Employ photos, diagrams, and tables to enhance technical content.
- Participate in project team meetings and project reviews as needed.
- Maintain document configuration control.
- The successful candidate will also be expected to assist with maintaining web pages and wikis and to assist with preparation of presentations and reports, including preparing graphical content.
- The group is increasing the use of digital tools including Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) and a Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tool to help generate and maintain documentation. Successful candidates will be expected to work with these tools.
Required:
- The technical writer must be experienced in the needs of an engineering and fabrication environment, pay attention to detail, and work with a variety of interdisciplinary staff to determine documentation needs and solutions that meet the rigorous criteria of both Lincoln Laboratory and government standards.
- Minimum education requirements are a BS/BA with proven writing, copy editing and organizational skills.
- The candidate should have five or more years of experience in technical writing, three of which should include hardware documentation.
- Experience with modern approaches to document creation and management.
- The candidate must be a self-starter and able to manage a diverse workload.
- Computer skill requirements include MS Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, PowerPoint and Project.
Preferred:
- A background in science and/or technology is preferred.
Skill Matrix:
Qualification
Must Have
- Degree Level: Bachelor's Degree - Yes
- Design: Presentation Design, Poster Design, Document Design, Technical Illustrations, and Photo Manipulation - 2 years
- Experience:
- Familiarity with R&D/STEM content - 3 years
- Technical Writing - 5 years
- Program/Project Management OR Analysis:
- Reviewing Specification Requirements - 3 years
- Translates Business Requirements into Technical Specifications - 3 years
- Soft Skills:
- Strong customer service skills and communication - Yes
- Strong Verbal and Written Communication - Yes
- Software:
- MS Suite (Excel, PowerPoint) - 5 years
- Writing/Editing:
- Content Writing - 5 years
- Experience writing hardware documentation - 0 years
- ** 3rd party and subcontract staffing agencies are not eligible for partnership on this position. 3rd party subcontractors need not apply.
- This position requires candidates to be eligible to work in the United States, directly for an employer, without sponsorship now or anytime in the future.
- This client is a US Federal Government contractor and is legally required to hire US Citizens. US Citizens will only be considered for this role.
- Due to the nature of the work, a United States Government Clearance is required to be eligible for the position. **
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