What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Writer position at TSS Solutions?
Technical Writer - On-Site
TSS Solutions of Melbourne, FL is looking to hire a full-time Technical Writer Would you like to take your career to the next level with a leader in innovating technical products and services supporting the global aerospace and defense electronics industry? If so, please read on!
This Technical Writer position earns a competitive salary, depending on knowledge and experience. We also offer excellent benefits, including health, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), life, STD, LTD, and AD&D. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you in radar component manufacturing, apply today!
ABOUT TSS SOLUTIONS
Founded in 1991, our designs have been incorporated into radar systems developed by some of the most powerful aerospace and defense brands in the world. Our SATCOM unit provides global connectivity solutions for businesses, the military, and governments around the world.
Specifically, we are experts in the engineering, modernization and upgrading of Defense Radar Systems, and installation, integration, testing, and commissioning of earth stations (VSAT - 21M), antennas, and electronics on a worldwide basis.
With 15 average years of service with the company, our team is professional, knowledgeable, trustworthy, and operates with integrity and respect. Their passion and proven experience in the industries we serve are unmatched. Our engineering team members are among the most highly experienced in the industries we serve. Our customer-focused approach is consultative to meet the unique needs of our customers globally.
Our company culture is based on innovation and creativity which allows our team members to thrive in a lively and innovative atmosphere. We offer our employees a dynamic environment, an excellent benefits package, and competitive compensation.
Summary
Dynamic individual with strong writing and communication skills who works well in a fluid environment. A mechanically-inclined, detail oriented candidate that can read engineering illustrations and covert that into technical manuals.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties include but not limited to:
- Ability to review and edit complex technical information for readability.
- Ability to learn about technical topics and apply knowledge to technical writing efforts
- Ability to work closely with technical SMEs and engineers to edit technical input and develop procedural tasks/steps.
- Strong ability to distill writing requirements from Statements of Work and CDRLs (Contract Data Requirements List), ensuring that documents are developed in accordance with program/project specifications.
- Experience developing training packages that include Training Plans, User Guides, Slidedecks, and Instructor Guides.
- Good organizational skills that identify documents requirements, as well as track development milestones and status.
- Ability to manage configuration and version control files/documents in a SharePoint ecosystem.
- Experience with formatting files to meet regulation specifications, formatting, and content compliance.
- Knowledge of complex functions of Microsoft Word, including the creation of heading styles, appendices, Tables of Content/Figures, and integrating tables and images with captions into a document.
Supervision Received: The position reports directly to the VP of Engineering and Production
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Competency or position requirements
- At least two (2) years' experience as a technical writer of military doctrine, training, and/or operations & maintenance (O&M) technical manuals.
- At least two (2) years' experience as a technical writer of user guides for software programs/apps that address Graphic User Interface (GUI) operations.
- At least two (2) years' experience with scientific, technical, engineering, military or other professional material requiring an understanding of the basic concepts, practices and specialized vocabulary of the appropriate scientific and or technical field is preferred.
- At least two (2) years' experience as a technical writer of organizational policies and procedures.
- At least two (2) years' experience in the development of technical manuals that conform to Military Standard 38784 and other Mil Std writing requirements.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Education: Two-year degree (minimum) in English or technically related field.
Business experience: Military experience in a Radar or Satellite Communications environment, experience reading and reviewing Schematics for general formatting and accuracy, and experience developing technical data packages (TDP) that include Systems Acceptance Tests, Factory Acceptance Tests, Master Document Lists, Build of Materials, Schematics and Engineering Drawings, block diagrams, and Operations and Maintenance manuals.
Computer Skills: Microsoft Visio, Adobe Photoshop, Solidworks, FrameMaker, Arbortext Editor, Creating template guides
Certificates and Licenses: None required
Other Requirements: Technical Manufacturing, Government Contracting, Aviation and/or Defense Industry experience a plus
Physical Factors
Must be able to lift or carry 20lbs.
Working Conditions
This is not a remote position. The department for this position is indoors in an office atmosphere.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
