Senior Technical Writer
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Senior Technical Writer creating compliant avionics and aerospace documentation for Fairwinds Technologies’ military aircraft modernization programs. Supporting engineering, software, testing, logistics, and training teams.
Responsibilities:
- Author, revise, and maintain technical publications supporting aircraft avionics and communication system upgrades
- Develop technical manuals, maintenance manuals, installation procedures, operational procedures, troubleshooting guides, and sustainment documentation
- Create and maintain Technical Orders, Technical Manuals, Installation Control Drawings documentation, Equipment Installation Instructions, Interface Control Documents, Interface Design Descriptions, software, airworthiness, logistics, and sustainment documentation
- Develop publication packages for system integration laboratories, aircraft modifications, and ground support systems
- Document system architectures, requirements traceability, design reviews, integration activities, verification and validation efforts, configuration management processes, and hardware and software changes
- Develop and maintain software-related documentation
- Coordinate documentation efforts between software teams and system integration personnel
- Support documentation reviews associated with laboratory, ground, and flight test events
- Develop and maintain military technical orders in accordance with government standards
- Ensure publications comply with applicable military standards and customer requirements
- Develop Integrated Logistics Support documentation and support Level of Repair Analysis documentation, Support Equipment documentation, Training System Implementation Plans, operator and maintainer training materials, courseware, and classroom materials
- Participate in engineering working groups and program reviews
- Gather technical information from subject matter experts and convert it into clear, concise, and accurate documentation
Requirements:
- Active Secret Security Clearance required at time of employment
- Bachelor's degree in Technical Communications, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Aviation Technology, or related technical discipline
- 9+ years of technical writing experience
- 5+ years supporting avionics, aerospace, military aircraft, or defense programs
- Experience developing technical publications for complex hardware and software systems
- Experience supporting aircraft modification or aircraft integration programs
- Experience working in engineering development environments
- Experience with AWACS, ISR, C2, airborne communications, or large aircraft mission systems
- Must be eligible to work in the US
Benefits:
- Additional incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package
- Medical, financial, and/or other benefits
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