Technical Writer II

Overview

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Write and edit technically oriented documentation for the Component Test & Analysis
Division (ECL) of the Environmental & Component Test Directorate (ECTD), Redstone Test Center (RTC).
• Apply knowledge of test procedures, military standards (MIL-STDs), military
specifications (MIL- SPECs), military performance specifications (MIL-PRFs), etc. as well as aerospace and other relevant standards in order to produce technically oriented documentation that meets technical writing principles, and Army Test & Evaluation Command (ATEC) and Redstone Test Center (RTC) standards
• Plan, develop, organize, write, and edit work instructions/procedures; participate in
audits of Component Test & Analysis Division (ECL) operations, and otherwise assist engineers in capturing ECL's detailed procedures for operations
• Assist in writing test plans, test reports, requirements, and supporting documents to
communicate complex, technical information
• Verify completeness of test data
• Compile test data, information, and results into test reports
• Collaborate with and assist teams of engineers and technicians in product and documentation requirements by quickly grasping complex technical concepts and translating them into readily understandable narrative and illustrations.
• Assist material failure/material analysis engineers and technicians in producing Quality Deficiency Report (QDR) documentation

Experience, Education, and Licensure:

• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, or related disciplines from an accredited college or university
• Two to five years' experience in technical writing

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Weapon system test and evaluation experience
• Experience routinely interacting with engineers (other than in the computer software
realm)
• Quality control or quality assurance experience
• Mechanical engineering education

Reasonable Accommodations:

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions.

Supervisor Responsibility:

None.

Work Environment:

Professional office in which typical office equipment and information technology is used.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described must be met by an employee to perform the essential
functions of the job - able to: see, hear, and speak; lift objects weighing up to 20 pounds; sit for extended time; and use a personal computer and common peripheral devices (e.g., keyboard, mouse, video displays, printer).

Travel:

None.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance:

DoD Secret or higher security clearance, or the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret
clearance. U.S. Citizenship is required.

Additional Qualifying Factors:

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance. In addition, a satisfactory background screening, negative drug test, positive references and proof of identity and legal authorization to work in the United States are required.

As an equal opportunity employer, The Tatitlek Corporation recognizes that our strength lies in our people. Discrimination and all unlawful harassment, including sexual harassment, in employment is not tolerated. We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected Veteran's status or employment.

Salary

$34.90/hour