Technical Publications Specialist - Sterling, United States - Collins Aerospace

Collins Aerospace
Collins Aerospace
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Sterling, United States

3 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Description

Date Posted:


Country:

United States of America


Location:


HVA34:
Sterling, VA 22640 Davis Dr, Sterling, VA, USA


Position Role Type:

Onsite


This position will work onsite in our Sterling, VA facility.

Primary Responsibilities:


  • Works independently to develop moderately complex technical manuals such as operation and maintenance manuals, maintenance instruction manuals, maintenance requirement cards, technical work cards, user manuals, instructor operator handbooks, training documentation, and other technical documentation.
  • Researches and analyzes Engineering drawings consisting of product tree, assembly, installation, parts list, cable list, wiring diagrams, and schematic diagrams as well as utilizes system architecture diagrams, Engineering specifications, and test procedures to develop new or revise existing technical manuals.
  • Works with engineers and other technical personnel to develop and verify technical manual content.
  • Develops illustrations and diagrams of Engineering drawings utilizing Adobe Illustrator and/or CorelDraw
  • Participates in determining objectives of assignments. Plans, schedules, and arranges own activities to accomplish objectives.
  • Develops technical manuals and training documentation in accordance with various military standards, Technical Manual Contract Requirements (TMCRs), and Data Item Descriptions (DIDs).
  • Assigns work and provides guidance to lowerlevel technical writers.
  • Provides editing and formatting support of Engineering documentation.
  • Participates in peer reviews of documentation developed by colleagues.

Basic Qualifications:


  • Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience in technical publications or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience in technical publications or in absence of a degree, 9 years of experience in technical publications
  • Prior experience using Microsoft Office 36
  • Working knowledge of PTC Arbortext Editor, Adobe Illustrator and CorelDraw
  • Technical Writing experience within the aerospace and defense industry is required
  • Active and transferable U.S. Department of Defense issued security clearance is required prior to start date
  • U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions

for the global aerospace and defense industry.

Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers' toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.


Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be.

Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions.

By joining our team, you'll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow.

Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.


Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.


WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

Onsite:
Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.


Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world - and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.


Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
  • Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Student Loan Repayment Program
  • Life insurance and disability coverage
  • Optional coverages you can buy: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
  • Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
  • Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Autism Benefit
  • Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counselin
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