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Engineering Documentation Specialist - Technical Writer - Military Veterans

at General Dynamics

Responsibilities for this Position
Engineering Documentation Specialist - Technical Writer

ID: 2024-64382
USA-PA-Canonsburg
Required Clearance: Secret, obtainable within reasonable time based on requirements
Posted Date: 10/30/2024
Category: Technicians/Technical Support
Employment Type: Full Time
Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelors degree in a related specialized area or field, or equivalent is required plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required within a reasonable period. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position

As an Engineering Documentation Specialist (Sr Tech Writing Spec) at GDMS, you will collaborate in a team environment to create and validate technical documentation for our Navy customers and sailors. Given our focus on defense and national security, accurate and clear documentation is essential for ensuring front-line decision makers have the best tools and information about our systems. Your mission is to produce exceptionally well-written and presented materials, and to develop the infrastructure and tools needed to create and maintain this documentation across our product range.

Your responsibilities will include creating technical procedures, user guides, release notes, troubleshooting guides, and descriptive documentation. You will work closely with engineering, product, and business teams throughout all phases of product development, including design, development, testing, and operation. Your goal is to ensure that our customers have access to the right documentation at every stage.

WHAT SETS YOU APART:

  • Generate, review, and edit documentation that is user-focused and of the highest quality
  • Contribute to our technical writing tools, working on everything from style guides to the documentation lifecycle and review process
  • Work with Engineering to deliver accurate and compliant documentation that not only informs and instructs, but provides a straightforward user experience
  • Solid knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar
  • Strong written communication skills and the ability to tailor communication to target audience through effective listening and interviewing skills
  • Solid understanding of DoD MIL standards and style guides and the ability to adhere to and implement such standards to technical documentation
  • Passion to learn new information quickly and handle increasing responsibilities with growing complexity
  • A team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success
  • The ability to thrive with a high level of autonomy and responsibility, managing competing demands and occasional tight deadlines
Required Qualifications
  • 2+ years of demonstrated excellence generating technical documentation for an informed audience
  • Advanced skills with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and PDF file type formats
  • Understanding and demonstrated practice of documentation revision / version control
  • Experience reading and interpreting software and hardware user documentation, complex technical products, and highly structured certification processes
  • Experience working in digital collaboration environments such as Teams and SharePoint. Prior use of document automation platforms, for example PandaDoc, would be a benefit.
  • Basic development proficiency - we value the ability to apply technical best practices to documentation systems
  • Demonstrated passion for excellent documentation and user experiences
  • Clear and persuasive writing and in-person communication skills, for a variety of audiences
Our Commitment to You:
  • An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development across this program and many others.
  • Opportunity to work alongside talented engineers developing solutions that directly contribute to our nations security.
  • Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
  • Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more.
  • See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits

Workplace Options:
  • This position is full time on-site. .

Salary Note

This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Combined Salary Range

USD $72,500.00 - USD $80,000.00 /Yr.

Company Overview

At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we rise to the challenge each day to ensure the safety of those that lead, serve, and protect the world we live in. We do this by making the worlds most advanced defense platforms even smarter. Our engineers redefine whats possible and our manufacturing team brings it to life, building the brains behind the brawn on submarines, ships, combat vehicles, aircraft, satellites, and other advanced systems.

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work with this shared sense of purpose, committed to a diverse and exciting employee experience that drives innovation and creates a community where all feel welcome and a part of something amazing.

We offer highly competitive benefits and a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. To see more about our benefits, visit https://gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits

General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran

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General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company.

Our portfolio spans the realm of the world's most technologically advanced business jets, wheeled combat vehicles, command and control systems and nuclear submarines. We offer these through our five business groups: Aerospace, Combat Systems, Information Technology, Mission Systems and Marine Systems.

General Dynamics employs thousands of people across the globe, with locations in more than 45 countries. We rely on the skills of our employees and their knowledge of customer requirements to deliver best-in-class products and services.

Who We Are Looking For 

General Dynamics is seeking military veterans and military spouses across the country who bring a deeply rooted skillset that includes team-oriented approaches to problem-solving, demonstrations of leadership and an overall commitment to the mission of the organization.  We recognize the knowledge and skills gained during your military experience are invaluable to the success of a team. We’re proud of the thousands of veterans and military professionals who have chosen to apply their leadership, teamwork and problem-solving skills to a career at General Dynamics and to continue supporting the mission of those serving today.

Should I Apply?

At General Dynamics, our employees are the heart of our company. We rely on their dedication to excellence and their intimate knowledge of customer requirements to meet the needs of customers around the globe, day in and day out. Our employees' unique blend of skill, innovation and agility drives our continued success, and we take our responsibility to them seriously. If you are a military veteran or military spouse ready to advance your career, view our available career opportunities to the right for more information and to apply today!

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