Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Red Peak Technical Service, LLC, a subsidiary of Alutiiq, LLC, is hiring a Technical Writer I to support the Adversary FST. The role develops and updates technical manuals and publications, including editing and creating illustrations, and produces publication-ready PDFs and bookmarks in accordance with NATEC requirements.
Responsibilities
- This position will support the Adversary FST producing and routing technical manual changes, modifying revisions, conversions, and/or new manual development utilizing FrameMaker software incorporating Technical Publication Deficiency Reports (TPDRs)
- In support of the publication updates, shall perform minor edits/revisions, redraw existing illustrations/figures or create new illustrations/figures derived from source data, and produce PDFs and bookmarks in accordance with NATEC requirements
- This position will work as an integral part of an existing technical publication team with requirements to proficiently utilize FrameMaker, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Acrobat DC suite software
- The Technical Writer I revises or writes standardized material for reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, instruction books, catalogs, and related technical and administrative publications concerned with work methods and procedures, and installation, operation, and maintenance of machinery and other equipment
- This writer receives technical direction from supervisor or senior writer, notes or manuals containing operating procedures and details manufacturer's catalogs, drawings and other data relative to operation, maintenance, and service of equipment
- This writer may have access to blueprints, sketches, drawings, parts lists, specifications, mockups, and product samples to integrate and delineate technology, operating procedure, and production sequence and detail
- This worker organizes material and completes writing assignment according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology, may maintain records and files of work and revisions, select photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate material, assist in laying out material for publication arrange for typing, duplication and distribution of material; may assist in writing speeches, articles, and public or employee relations releases, and may specialize in writing material regarding work methods and procedures
Skills
- Requires a high school diploma or equivalent
- Requires one (1) year of general editorial experience which requires proficiency in punctuation, spelling, and English grammar and rules
- Requires two (2) years of specialized experience in FrameMaker editing military manuals and specifications
- Requires two (2) years' experience with computer applications as they are used in automated publishing and information retrieval including:
- FrameMaker
- Adobe DC PDF software suite
- Writing, editing, or quality assurance of technical documentation experience using FrameMaker
- Minor graphic edits using PhotoShop and Adobe Illustrator
- Strong attention to detail
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Technical publication experience, preferred experience with NAVAIR standards
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Disability protection
- Life insurance
- Prescription coverage
- Voluntary benefits
- Paid leave
- 401(k) retirement, subject to eligibility requirements
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