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Senior Technical Writer/Editor

Metron Aviation
Rose Hill, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/18/2025

Metron Aviation , an Airbus subsidiary, is looking to expand its ranks to support the growing need of Air Traffic Management (ATM), product development and mission analysis. Metron Aviation's long-term strategy is to support and accelerate ATM programs that will dramatically improve global airspace capacity, efficiency, and environmental sustainability.

We currently have an opening for an experienced Technical Writer / Editor . This role includes editing proposals, scientific reports and other technical documents. The Technical Writer / Editor will be responsible for learning Metron Aviation's applications and developing the content for user guides, online help systems, and other related documentation. The successful candidate must be a team player who is able to work with little supervision and is comfortable in a fast-paced software development environment.

Responsibilities :

  • Create, edit, and maintain user guides for all production-level software using Adobe FrameMaker
  • Create online help systems using Adobe RoboHelp
  • Review and edit proposals, technical documents, marketing materials, reports, etc.
  • Maintain corporate documentation templates
  • Other writing and editing duties as assigned

Qualifications :

  • Bachelor's degree in English (or relevant field) and 6 years of technical writing experience in a software development environment
  • Excellent writing and English grammar skills
  • Strong aptitude for learning new systems and interpreting system requirements for inclusion in user guides and help files
  • Ability to work with technical staff to solicit and interpret major ideas and technical results
  • Expert working knowledge of Adobe FrameMaker and Adobe RoboHelp (versions 2017 )
  • Expert working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word and PowerPoint
  • Familiarity with Agile software development lifecycles and their supporting documents
  • Experience creating graphics and capturing software screenshots
  • Desired Skills :

  • Knowledge of Jira, Jama Connect, Microsoft SharePoint, and Snagit
  • Background in software testing
  • Familiarity with working within an Agile software development environment
  • Experience in aviation or air traffic management is a plus
  • Experience with Microsoft Visio is a plus
  • Metron Aviation, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE M / F / D / V

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