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Technical Writer/Editor

Sohum Systems LLC
Port Hueneme, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/17/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/16/2025

Job Description

Job Description

While this position requires an on site presence at Pt. Hueneme, CA.

This role will require a strong skill-set and will be focused on the Technical Manual Support Services for the Aegis Weapon System (AWS). Strong experience in Framemaker 19 is required, as is extensive experience with DOD documentation and an Active Secret Clearance.

The Technical Editor will be responsible for accurately editing both format and structure for Technical Manuals for the Department of Navy. You will produce structured electronic manuals in SGML, XML and S1000D in compliance per Navy approved DTDs. The candidate will be trained on S100D and Microsoft Quicksilver.

In this position you will be part of a team that is key in providing detailed and precise Technical Manuals for the Navy (Ships, Subs, Military Watercraft, and Unmanned Systems)

Responsibilities :

  • Execution of tasks supporting Technical Data Elements, development, distribution, and sustainment of
  • required Technical Documentation, Manuals, Publications and Notices
  • Development and update of Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs)
  • Support in execution of tasks in the areas of Sustainment Analysis and Sustainment Planning
  • Identification and elevation of technical and schedule risks
  • Acting as a liaison with all engineering disciplines, such as Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, Test, Materials
  • and Processes, and Structural design functions
  • Developing operator-level and maintainer-level documentation for complex Navy systems (ships, subs, military watercraft, and unmanned systems)
  • Collaborating with functional management, program management and execution team to ensure technical success while balancing goals, approaches, and risks

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

  • 2 years' experience technical writing and editing Technical Documentation
  • Experience with MS Office and Adobe Acrobat
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Ability to obtain a Security Clearance
  • PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Associate's Degree preferred
  • 3 years' experience technical writing and editing Technical Manuals
  • Experience authoring / editing in Adobe FrameMaker 19
  • Understanding of SGML / XML concepts
  • Experience creating / editing graphics with Corel DRAW Graphics Suite
  • Active Secret Clearance
  • Sohum Systems offers great employee benefits. Our benefit package includes : paid time off, sick leave, Tuition Reimbursement, and 401K Retirement Plan options. All of our regular full time employees are eligible for the following : health insurance, dental insurance, vision, life insurance, AD&D insurance, supplemental AD&D, and long term disability.

    Sohum Systems LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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