Technical Editor and Writer for hardware integration group at HII Newport News Shipbuilding. Responsibilities include writing and editing technical documents and manuals for a diverse range of audiences.
Responsibilities
Writes, rewrites and/or edits technical documents such as technical procedure manuals, user manuals, programming manuals, service manuals, operational specifications, and related technical publications to communicate clearly and effectively technical specifications and instructions to a wide range of audiences
Acquires subject knowledge by interviewing product developers, observing performance of production methods, referring to technical specifications, blueprints, engineering illustrations, and trade journals
Oversees preparation of illustrative materials, selecting drawings, sketches, diagrams and charts
Conducts quality review of materials
This position is intended for the hardware integration group in E70
The incumbent will be responsible for development and maintenance of component technical manuals
This position regularly communicates with the NAVY, NNL, and Engineers/Designers across departments via email, phone and in-person meetings
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office software including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Paint Editor and have knowledgeable of Adobe Acrobat, Windows, and Internet Explorer/Edge
Job responsibilities will include performing verification and validation tasks of component technical manuals
Requirements
Must Have Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of relevant exempt experience; Master’s Degree and 4 year of relevant professional experience
One of the following may be used as equivalent to Bachelor's Degree to meet minimum qualifications: NNS Apprentice School graduate, Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate, Associate's Degree or other formal 2 year program and 2 years of relevant exempt experience or 4 years of relevant non-exempt experience, Military Paygrade E-5 or above military experience
High School/GED and 4 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant exempt experience
High School/GED and 8 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant non-exempt experience
Nice to Have Naval Nuclear Propulsion Experience
Familiar with software troubleshooting
5 or more years of experience in researching, editing, writing, and developing technical manuals
Experience in Standard Generalized Markup Language (SGML)
AutoCAD Experience
Benefits
medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices
on-site health centers
tele-medicine
wellness resources
employee assistance programs
savings plan options (401K)
financial education and planning tools
life insurance
tuition reimbursement
employee discounts
early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships
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