Job Description

Job Title: Technical Writer - assembly and test

Job Location: Lexington, MA 02420

Onsite Requirements:

• 5+ years technical writing,
• 3+ with hardware documentation
• Experience with MBSE, PLM, and document management tools preferred

Job Description:

• This is a dynamic engineering environment where design modifications are always in flux.
• The primary documentation task is to produce comprehensive assembly and test procedures that are clear and easy to use.
• The technical writer will develop system level documentation and assembly and test procedures in partnership with technicians, engineers, and program managers, and:
• Employ photos, diagrams, and tables to enhance technical content.
• Participate in project team meetings and project reviews as needed.
• Maintain document configuration control.
• The successful candidate will also be expected to assist with maintaining web pages and wikis and to assist with preparation of presentations and reports, including preparing graphical content.
• The group is increasing the use of digital tools including Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) and a Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tool to help generate and maintain documentation. Successful candidates will be expected to work with these tools.

Required:

• The technical writer must be experienced in the needs of an engineering and fabrication environment, pay attention to detail, and work with a variety of interdisciplinary staff to determine documentation needs and solutions that meet the rigorous criteria of both Lincoln Laboratory and government standards.
• Minimum education requirements are a BS/BA with proven writing, copy editing and organizational skills.
• The candidate should have five or more years of experience in technical writing, three of which should include hardware documentation.
• Experience with modern approaches to document creation and management.
• The candidate must be a self-starter and able to manage a diverse workload.
• Computer skill requirements include MS Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, PowerPoint and Project.
  
  

Preferred:

• A background in science and/or technology is preferred.

Skill Matrix:

Qualification

Must Have

• Degree Level: Bachelor's Degree - Yes
• Design: Presentation Design, Poster Design, Document Design, Technical Illustrations, and Photo Manipulation - 2 years
• Experience:
  • Familiarity with R&D/STEM content - 3 years
  • Technical Writing - 5 years
  • Program/Project Management OR Analysis:
    • Reviewing Specification Requirements - 3 years
    • Translates Business Requirements into Technical Specifications - 3 years
      
      
  • Soft Skills:
    • Strong customer service skills and communication - Yes
    • Strong Verbal and Written Communication - Yes
  • Software:
    • MS Suite (Excel, PowerPoint) - 5 years
      
      
  • Writing/Editing:
    • Content Writing - 5 years
    • Experience writing hardware documentation - 0 years

• ** 3rd party and subcontract staffing agencies are not eligible for partnership on this position. 3rd party subcontractors need not apply.
• This position requires candidates to be eligible to work in the United States, directly for an employer, without sponsorship now or anytime in the future.
• This client is a US Federal Government contractor and is legally required to hire US Citizens. US Citizens will only be considered for this role.
• Due to the nature of the work, a United States Government Clearance is required to be eligible for the position. **

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