Title:  Lead, Technical Writing (Interactive Technical Manual Writer)

Job Title: Lead, Technical Writing (Interactive Technical Manual Writer)

Job Code: 28231

Job Location: New London, CT

Schedule: 5-40

Job Description:

L3Harris is seeking a Lead Technical Writer to join our team in New London, CT. The lead technical writer will be responsible for developing and maintaining technical documentation using specified software.

Essential Functions:

• Documentation Development:
• Develop and prepare new Organizational Level (O-Level) and Intermediate Level (I-Level) Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs) and other technical documentation based on government-provided Government Furnished Information (GFI), such as Engineering Change Proposals (ECP) or Engineering Change Instructions (ECI).
• Update and revise existing IETMs and technical documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance with current standards.
• Communication:
• Effectively communicate the operations and maintenance procedures of complex submarine systems in a manner that is easily accessible and understandable by sailors and watch teams.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, engineers, and other stakeholders to gather necessary information and ensure the accuracy of technical content.
• Testing and Certification:
• Test and certify new and updated IETMs to ensure they meet Advanced Technical Information System (ATIS) requirements.
• Ensure all documentation is compliant with relevant standards and regulations.
• Technical Services:
• Provide technical services in the development and maintenance of technical documentation, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and usability.
• Utilize specified software tools to create, edit, and manage technical documents.
• File Management:
• Create and maintain Technical Documentation Management Information System (TDMIS) files for new variants and revisions to existing IETMs.
• Ensure proper version control and documentation management practices are followed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
• ACTIVE SECRET CLEARANCE Required to start with the ability to obtain a Top Secret Clearance. 
• Adept in the use of the following software applications:
  • XML editor
  • Saxson XSLT Processor
  • Apache FOP Java Application
  • Java Runtime Environment
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Notepad++
  • MS Office applications
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • MS Visio
  • Roxio Secure Burn

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Ability and desire to obtain a TOP SECRET Clearance

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $86,500 - $140,500. 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.