Title:  Specialist Technical Writer

Job Title: Specialist, Technical Writer

Job Code: 23401

Job Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado

Job Description: L3Harris Technologies Inc. is seeking a Technical Writer Specialist to join our team in supporting the Space Surveillance Telescope (SST) program on the Maintenance of Space Situational Awareness Integrated Capabilities (MOSSAIC) contract. 

Essential Functions: 

• Strong written, editorial, and verbal skills to create 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
• Solid knowledge and understanding of engineering specifications to include engineering drawings, A-level specifications, and test procedures to extrapolate required technical data to integrate into end user technical publications
• 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
• Computer proficiency with MS Office applications, especially Outlook, Word, and Excel, as well as editorial usage of Adobe Pro for PDF file manipulation

Qualifications: 

• Active SECRET security clearance
• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
  • Preferred prior relevant experience would consist of technical documentation development in accordance with MIL-STDs, TO 00-5 series, contract governing artifacts, etc.  

Preferred Additional Skills:

• 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

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $62,000 - $115,000 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.

The application window for this requisition is anticipated to close July 1st.