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Associate, Technical Writing (Rochester, NY)

Rochester, New York

Job ID 25753
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L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Associate, Technical Writing  (Rochester, NY)

Job code: 25753

Job Description:

  • Perform technical writing in support of all phases of Technical Order (TO) sustainment and development

  • Research technical data, organize ideas, and use clear communication skills to document procedural content 

  • Work with engineers to translate engineering concepts and actions into clear and concise TO content

  • Convert MSWord-based or non-editable technical data into Standard Generalized Markup Language (SGML) TO manuals

  • Incorporate Air Force (AF) TO Forms 22 and 252 redline change requests into legacy TOs 

  • Incorporate approved internal and external review comments into legacy TOs

  • Work in accordance with AF TO requirements, DoD MIL-STDs, and SENSOR Internal Operating Procedures (IOP), Joint Internal Operating Procedures (JIOP), and other contractor-specific internal processes 

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Technical Writing, or related field

Preferred Skills:

  • AF TO development and sustainment writing experience

  • SGML tagging environment writing experience

  • Familiarity with AF TO requirements and DoD MIL-STDs for technical orders and manuals

  • Redlining PDF files using Adobe Professional

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role 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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