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General Dynamics Mission Systems · 1 month ago

Technical Writer Intern

Manassas, VA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$27.50/hr - $27.50/hr

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) is a leader in providing high technology solutions and services for defense and scientific operations. They are seeking a Technical Writer Intern to support documentation efforts, enhance skills, and collaborate with teams on various projects while working in a flexible environment.

AerospaceBusiness Information SystemsInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySensor

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Write and edit technical documentation in various formats (e.g., .doc, .PDF, HTML, and XML/SGML-tagged IETMs)

Able to comply with military specifications and technical documentation requirements

Maintain established technical documentation lifecycle, to include review cycles and hardware and/or software update cycles

Create supporting graphics (e.g., functional block diagrams) in various formats (e.g., .JPEG, .PNG, etc.) to support documentation functional descriptions and procedures

Perform quality assurance to ensure technical and grammatical accuracy of documentation

Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) during development and editing to ensure technical accuracy of documentation

Qualification

Microsoft OfficeTechnical writingXML editorGraphic design principlesOral communicationWritten communicationAttention to detail

Required

Candidates should demonstrate a thorough understanding of business principles

Administrative Interns must be actively enrolled in an accredited degree program with a preference in a related field

Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information

Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required

Write and edit technical documentation in various formats (e.g., .doc, .PDF, HTML, and XML/SGML-tagged IETMs)

Able to comply with military specifications and technical documentation requirements

Maintain established technical documentation lifecycle, to include review cycles and hardware and/or software update cycles

Create supporting graphics (e.g., functional block diagrams) in various formats (e.g., .JPEG, .PNG, etc.) to support documentation functional descriptions and procedures

Perform quality assurance to ensure technical and grammatical accuracy of documentation

Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) during development and editing to ensure technical accuracy of documentation

Preferred

Preferred English major

Proficient with Microsoft Office products (including, but not limited to: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams)

Ability to research unfamiliar technology well enough to describe and summarize for an end-user; must be comfortable asking questions and collaborating with Subject Matter Experts

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Meticulous attention to detail

Experience using an XML editor (e.g., XMLSpy, Arbortext)

Familiarity with basic graphic design principles

Understanding of a repository-based content management system (e.g., TortoiseSVN)

Company

General Dynamics Mission Systems

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General Dynamics Mission Systems designs and delivers critical systems and products for defense and cybersecurity customers. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics.

Founded in 1952