Title:  Associate, Technical Writer (Colorado Springs, CO)

Job Title:  Associate, Technical Writer

Job Code:  25357

Job Location:  Colorado Springs, Colorado

Job Schedule: On-Site

Job Description: L3Harris Technologies Inc. is seeking a Technical Writer Associate to join our team in supporting the Space Surveillance Telescope (SST) program on the Maintenance of Space Situational Awareness Integrated Capabilities (MOSSAIC) contract. This is a level 1, entry level, position for a motivated individual interested in starting a career in technical writing.

Essential Functions:

• Assist in the development of documentation for all phases of Technical Order (TO) development and sustainment process in accordance with MIL-STDs, TO 00-5 series, contract governing artifacts, style guide, and customer requirements related to writing task assignments
• Work as part of cross-functional team, made up of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), to accomplish technical writing assignments
• Perform research using technical data or commercial sources and coordinate with system engineers to support technical writing task assignments
• Convert non-editable TOs into Standard Generalized Markup Language (SGML) format using structured authoring software tagging environment
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and be self-motivated to meet project timelines and deadlines
• Ability to understand engineering specifications to include engineering drawings, A-level specifications, and test procedures to extrapolate required technical data to integrate into end user technical publications
• Computer proficiency with MS Office applications, especially Outlook, Word, and Excel, as well as editorial usage of Adobe Pro for PDF file manipulation

Qualifications:

• Ability to obtain SECRET security clearance
• Bachelor’s Degree with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills: 

• Active SECRET security clearance
• Independently interpret and follow written technical instructions and procedures, as well as the ability to work harmoniously in a team environment with government customers and other contractors
• Strong technical background, ability to translate technical and subject matter expert information into written procedural content as required for technical writing task assignments
• Knowledge of SGML and Extensible Markup Language (XML) tagging environment
• Knowledge of Adobe Acrobat PDF software
• DoD work experience developing and sustaining TO baselines for Air Force and Space Force weapon systems

The salary range for this role in Colorado state is $48,500 - $88,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.