Software Technical Editor and Writer (Technical Editor And Writer 3) - 20939

Requisition Number: 20939 

Required Travel: 0 - 10% 

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $76,562.00 - $115,000.00 

Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain  

Level of Experience: Mid HI

 

This opportunity resides with Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. From towers to processors, we design, develop, integrate and manage the sensors, systems and other assets necessary to support integrated intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) operations, exploitation and analysis for the Intelligence Community, the military services, geographic and functional combatant commands and DoD agencies. 

 

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

 

To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072 

 

Job Description

Are you a talented Editor and Technical Writer with an affinity for software?   If so, then this might be the position for you.   

 

Mission Technologies, a division of HII, is seeking a talented and passionate Software Editor and Technical Writer to join our dynamic Minotaur software development team in our Hanover, MD location.  

 

As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for creating and maintaining customer-focused content for technical and non-technical audiences.  You will write and update user guides, release notes, and other technical documentation that supports the Minotaur software.  You will collaborate and work within a sprint structure with managers, developers & cyber.  

 

As a subject matter expert, you will assist in the configuration management processes and technical documentation standardization across the organization.   

Essential Job Responsibilities

Writes, rewrites and/or edits 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. Acquires subject knowledge by interviewing product developers, observing performance of production methods, referring to technical specifications, blueprints, engineering illustrations, and trade journals. Oversees preparation of illustrative materials, selecting drawings, sketches, diagrams and charts. Conducts quality review of materials.

Minimum Qualifications

• 6 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 4 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 years relevant experience.
• Strong editing and proofreading skills 
• Be proficient in Microsoft word formatting and collaborative editing methodologies 
• Be familiar with general software development processes 
• Have a desire to learn more about operator approaches to utilizing software to understand sensor data 
• Must be a US citizen and have the ability to obtain a US level Secret clearance 

Preferred Requirements

• A Bachelors Degree or higher in Computer Science 
• Previous experience as an Editor and Technical Writer 
• Strong understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) 
• Previous experience working with sensor data 
• Possess an active US level Secret clearance 

Physical Requirements

Job performance will normally require only minor lifting and carrying of boxes of records or equipment.

HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education sch