Job Details: Technical Writer (Sonar)
| Job Type | In Person |
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| Employment Type | Full Time |
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| Industry | Cybersecurity/IT |
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| Ability One/Second Chance | |
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| Job Description | Technical Writer (Sonar) Job Description: \Creates technical information to support development of Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs) for the AN/SQQ-89 Sonar Set. Also performs related tasks to support development of auxiliary equipment and technical documentation. Develops technical procedures, user and service manuals, and related technical publications. Communicates technical data clearly and effectively to a wide range of audiences. Captures and documents operational and maintenance related information to support the introduction of new technology to the US Navy fleet.\Develops technical content in multiple disciplines including general descriptions, controls and indicators, functional description, maintenance procedures, system operation descriptions, LAN operation and troubleshooting, system troubleshooting, and corrective maintenance procedures. |
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| Key Responsibilities | Technical Writer (Sonar) Required Skills:\ \• Work closely with Logisticians and other Tech Writers as the SQQ-89A(V) 15 SME to support the creation of technical data.\• Provide subject matter expertise in the creation of templates, be able to describe complex and technical topics in a clear, concise, and accurate matter.\• Lead review of documentation as required.\• Provide quality assessment of technical manuals being delivered to US Navy ships.\• Ability to write using clear and concise language that adheres to customer-established standards and conventions. Knowledge of the English language, grammar, usage, and composition.\• Excellent organizational skills.\• Ability to acquire and verify subject matter content by interviewing workers engaged in developing products and services; observing production methods; and referring to blueprints, sketches, engineering drawings, notes, manuals, and similar publications.\• Ability to write technical content for procedure manuals, and related technical publications that describe the operation, and maintenance of electronic, electrical, and mechanical equipment.\• Ability to define required graphics, photographs, tables, figures, and engineering drawings and/or create graphic materials using applications such as PowerPoint and Photoshop.\• Ability to perform review and Quality Assurance (QA) tasks to support development of technical documentation for US Navy ships. |
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| Education Level | Bachelor's Degree |
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| Skills and Experience | Technical Writer (Sonar) Highly Desirable Skills:\ \• A thorough understanding of AN/SQQ-89(V) system operations and \• System functional segments.\• Sonar tactical equipment.\• System LAN operation and administration.\• Fault Detection/Isolation/Localization\• Remove and replace procedures\• Experience with HTML, XML, and content management systems\• Experience utilizing the products and tools for tablet delivery\• Familiarity with MS Office Suite\• Experience with NAVSEA forward fit / back fit AN/SQQ-89A(V)15 Sonar system equipment, including SIPS, (V)15, AN/SQQ-28, AN/SQR-19, MK116, and AN/SQS-53C or ARCI\• Experience with technical manual development for network-based systems\ \Technical Writer (Sonar) Additional Requirements:\ \• Bachelor’s degree in related discipline or US Navy Sonar equivalent experience\• Must be able to obtain and keep a DoD Secret Clearance which means you must be a U.S. Citizen.\• At least 6 years of AN/SQQ-89(V) working experience in both Operations and Maintenance.\• Travel may be required for this position. |
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| Benefits | Competitive benefit package. See Job Posting for more Details. |
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