What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Writer position at ASRC Federal?
ASRC Federal Professional Services is seeking a full-time Technical Writer in Warren, MI. We are seeking a highly motivated candidate to provide technical writing for the development of installation and maintenance manuals for PM LAV. The Technical Writer is to provide expertise in the functional area of technical manual development, illustration, and book publishing for the purpose of developing installation manuals that document the tools, processes and procedures needed to install prototype components on vehicles and equipment.
Responsibilities:
The technical writer shall gather and disseminate technical information pertaining to the project assigned to them by meeting with engineers, reviewing prior manuals and meeting with designers.
The technical writer shall clarify the technical terms to ensure the warfighter in the field understands how the components shall be installed. This operation shall be completed thru reviews by the program and engineering team. After the rough draft of the manual is completed, the manuals shall be sent to the team for review. After the final draft is completed, it shall be sent to the team for publishing and distribution.
The technical writer shall use written, photographic and line drawing instructions which document the various prototype technologies on groundvehicles.
Photographic and line drawings shall be annotated and relate back to the body of the document.
The technical writer shall include in the document, vehicle preparation, removal of existing equipment, installation of hardware, cabling, brackets, document parts lists, required tools and procedures and any notes, cautions and warning associated with the installation processes.
The manual shall contain installation, operation procedures and troubleshooting.
The technical writer shall send the illustrator either a marked up digital photo, line drawing or CAD drawing. The markup shall be hand delivered or electronically delivered.
Requirements:
Minimum of 3 years of related experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) & MS SharePoint.
Proficiency with Adobe PDF software suite.
Knowledge/proficiency with XML, HTML and IADS.
Proficiency with XML Software, ArborText and/or Dreamweaver.
Excellent communication (verbal and written) and follow up skills are critical.
Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
Applicant must be able to obtain and maintain a USG Secret clearance.
