L3Harris in Nashville TN is hiring for an Entry-Level Technical Writer.
JOB HIGHLIGHTS
~ Nashville, TN ~ Entry Level ~ Big/Large Company ~ Public Organization ~ High School Diploma Required ~
The role of Technical Writer will be responsible for writing, rewriting, and/or editing technical documents, such as technical procedure manuals, user manuals, programming manuals, service manuals, operational specifications, and related technical publications to communicate clearly and effectively technical specifications and instructions to a wide range of audiences. The Technical Writer, Entry Level is a support individual working under direct supervision and guidance, impacting the overall results of the team and business.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
* Attend and participate in all Software Design Life Cycle meetings and/or events with assigned programs team, as needed
* Create and maintain documentation for assigned programs team, as required by active release efforts and associated deadlines
* Produce user manuals, workbooks, reference guides, and release notes
* Maintain a record of all corrections and revisions to documentation
* Type text, insert pictures, format, edit, save, retrieve, and print documentation
* Paginate/repaginate documentation as necessary
* May be required to assist other technical writers with other duties as requested, directed, or assigned by the Systems Engineering Manager
Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
* Ability to use multiple desktop publishing and still-image editing programs
* Highly proficient written/verbal communication and presentation skills
* Highly proficient grammatical skills
* Ability to implement in-line changes
* Ability to track changes in documentation
* Basic pagination skills
* Ability to prioritize and organize tasks and assignments
* Ability to implement suggestions and edits from peers and Manager, as needed
Required Skills, Experience and Education:
* High School Diploma or equivalent, with 0 -3 years prior related experience
Preferred Skills, Experience and Education:
* Bachelors or Associates Degree in a relevant field, such as English, Technical Writing, or Technical Communications
* Experience with Agile SCRUM process preferred
Physical Demands:
* Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other associated equipment
* Required to sit and/or stand for long periods of time
* Infrequent light physical effort required
* Written and verbal communication
Personal Protective Equipment:
* As required by program needs
Work Environment:
* Work performed in an office environment with people working in close proximity to one other
**Interested Applicants may Apply Here through Zippia or visit L3Harris.com for more information.
About L3Harris:
L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across air, land, sea, space and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $17 billion in annual revenue, 50,000 employees and customers in more than 130 countries.