Title:  Technical Writer

Job Title: Technical Writer

Job Code: 23705

Job Location: Rochester, NY

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

Are you a collaborative communicator with a curiosity for cutting-edge innovations? Do you desire a dynamic role, allowing you to work on a variety of projects with the space and time to dive into the nitty gritty details? If you possess this unique combination of versatility and meticulousness, Technical Writing may be the career for you. Come join our team and contribute to the development of documentation for L3Harris’ industry-leading communications equipment and software.

At L3Harris Tactical Communications, you will have the opportunity to research, plan, organize, write, and edit operations, maintenance, and software manuals among other documentation. Our witty, collaborative writing team is responsible for developing topic-based, modular product support content that allows for dynamic publishing in a timely and effective manner.

We’re looking for someone with a passion for technology, a knack for research and analysis, interest in project management, and the ability to develop relationships with subject-matter experts.

Essential Functions:

• Write technical documents for tactical communication products for effective end-user operation, programming, maintenance, installation, and testing
• Collaborate with engineers, product analysts, product line managers, and program managers to learn about specific products, processes, and programs
• Performs research as required to understand products or associated technology
• Manage writing projects: hosts kickoff and status meetings, sets timelines and deadlines, communicate with project team
• Work with illustrator to create diagrams, charts, and other visual aids to assist users in understanding a product or process
• Participate in continuous improvement activities to develop personal skills, team and process effectiveness, and product enhancement

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and 2 years prior experience, 2 year post-secondary/AA Degree and 6 years prior experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Military Communications experience highly desirable
• Excellent eye for detail (if there's a typo to be found, you’ll find it)
• Demonstrated proficiency in technical writing
• Affinity for problem solving and a love for trouble shooting, both independently and collaboratively
• Experience with topic-based authoring
• Experience deciphering and utilizing source data from multiple sources, subject matter experts, and skill levels
• Ability to learn new concepts/technologies in a short time frame; including complex systems consisting of networked products
• Mechanical aptitude; ability to disassemble/reassemble equipment and write remove/replace procedures
• Instructional Design experience
• Experience developing Technical Manuals per MIL-STD-40051
• Experience developing courseware per TRADOC PAM 350-70
• Experience developing Training Data Products per MIL-PRF-29612

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In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Colorado State, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Vermont and New York State is $50,000- $100,000. 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.