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Job Title:Associate, Technical Writer

Job Code:25357

Job Location:Colorado Springs, Colorado

Job Schedule: On-Site

Job Description: L3Harris Technologies Inc. is seeking a Technical Writer Associate to join our team in supporting the Space Surveillance Telescope (SST) program on the Maintenance of Space Situational Awareness Integrated Capabilities (MOSSAIC) contract. This is a level 1, entry level, position for a motivated individual interested in starting a career in technical writing.

Essential Functions:

• Assist in the development of documentation for all phases of Technical Order (TO) development and sustainment process in accordance with MIL-STDs, TO 00-5 series, contract governing artifacts, style guide, and customer requirements related to writing task assignments
• Work as part of cross-functional team, made up of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), to accomplish technical writing assignments
• Perform research using technical data or commercial sources and coordinate with system engineers to support technical writing task assignments
• Convert non-editable TOs into Standard Generalized Markup Language (SGML) format using structured authoring software tagging environment
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and be self-motivated to meet project timelines and deadlines
• Ability to understand engineering specifications to include engineering drawings, A-level specifications, and test procedures to extrapolate required technical data to integrate into end user technical publications
• Computer proficiency with MS Office applications, especially Outlook, Word, and Excel, as well as editorial usage of Adobe Pro for PDF file manipulation

Qualifications:

• Ability to obtain SECRET security clearance
• Bachelor’s Degree with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills: 

• Active SECRET security clearance
• Independently interpret and follow written technical instructions and procedures, as well as the ability to work harmoniously in a team environment with government customers and other contractors
• Strong technical background, ability to translate technical and subject matter expert information into written procedural content as required for technical writing task assignments
• Knowledge of SGML and Extensible Markup Language (XML) tagging environment
• Knowledge of Adobe Acrobat PDF software
• DoD work experience developing and sustaining TO baselines for Air Force and Space Force weapon systems

The salary range for this role in Colorado state is $48,500 - $88,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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