deciBel Research, Inc. · 22 hours ago
Technical Writer
Huntsville, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expdeciBel Research is seeking a Technical Writer to support the Missile Defense Agency's Ground-Based Mid-course Defense program. The role involves writing, rewriting, and editing technical documents, ensuring clarity and effectiveness in communication, and conducting quality reviews of materials.
Consumer ElectronicsElectronicsInformation Technology
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Writing, rewriting and/or editing documents such as technical reports and technical key proposal artifacts
Ensuring documents are written using correct applicable templates, properly formatting text, and ensuring proper use of punctuation and grammar
Updating existing templates as required; overseeing the preparation of illustrative materials, and selecting drawings, sketches, diagrams and charts
Conducting quality reviews of materials
Attending technical and other review boards
Interviewing product developers
Observing performance of production methods
Referencing technical specifications, blueprints, engineering illustrations, and trade journals
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 5 years of applicable experience
3 years applicable experience with a Master's degree
7 years of additional experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's degree
Must have MIL STD 40051 experience
Experience with XML, Arbor text and/or SGML
Possess the skill and ability to perform complex tasks with minimal supervision
Experience with understanding complex engineering drawings, specifications, and system description documents
Experience with facilitating/supporting review boards
Effective time management skills and ability to multi-task
Experience with creating, editing, and revising moderately complex technical documents, such as: Operating manuals, user guides, checklists, training materials, installation guides, and functional specifications
Experience proofreading and ensure compliance with program-specific or DoD documentation standards and formatting requirements
Applicant selected must have an active Secret security clearance
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Preferred
Ability to stand up a Release Library and experience verifying that changes identified during board reviews are incorporated into documents and the Release Library
Possess an understanding of and ability to apply military technical order principles, concepts, practices, and standards
Have existing knowledge of military aircraft technical order editing/writing processes
Familiarity with technical manuals and standards specific to Integrated Product Support (IPS) or other logistics documentation (e.g., Maintenance Work Instructions, Technical Orders)
S1000D or other Structured Document specifications
Capable of producing clear, concise, and well-organized documentation while adhering to approved style guides and quality control processes
Company
deciBel Research, Inc.
deciBel Research is a defense & space company offering radar systems and sensor technologies.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Eric Cochran
Principal & CFO
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