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Technical Writing Intern D (Rochester, NY)

Rochester, New York

Job ID 14934
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L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

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: Technical Writing Intern D

Job Code: 14934

Job Location: Rochester, New York

Job Schedule: 9/80 Schedule

Job Description:

Are you a collaborative writer curious about cutting-edge communications technology and how it works? Seeking work experience where you’ll interact with engineers and technical experts to learn about advanced products and their operation? Do you possess a unique combination of detail-orientedness and dynamic flexibility?

The L3Harris Tactical Communications team would like you to intern with our Technical Publications group. Our technical writers plan, organize, write, and edit operations, maintenance, and software manuals and guides. This internship provides opportunities to gain experience writing, illustrating, and maintaining topic-based, modular content for re-use. We’re looking for someone with a passion for new technology, a knack for research and analysis, interest in project management, and the ability to develop relationships with subject-matter experts. Join our motivated, witty, and collaborative team and contribute to the development of documentation for L3Harris’ industry-leading communications equipment and software.

If you’re looking for an internship where you can apply technological skills with a focus on communicating about complex subjects, and creating training content, we are looking for you! Applicants are highly encouraged to attach writing samples or provide a link to an online portfolio.

Essential Functions:

  • Partner with team members, internal customers, and subject matter experts to create engaging end-user content
  • Consult with team writers, editor and illustrator to understand processes involved in generating documentation and training content
  • Contribute ideas for new and inventive ways to promote customer support and engagement in L3Harris customer support products

Qualifications:

  • Seeking bachelor’s degree in Technical Communications, English, Engineering, or Computer Science or a related field

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Coursework in Technical Writing
  • Demonstrated aptitude for quickly learning new software
  • Military communications and/or HAM Radio experience
  • Experience with computer networking and/or electrical diagrams/schematics
  • Mechanical aptitude: experience with disassemble/assemble equipment and write install/remove/replace procedures

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $18.00 - $36.00 an hour. 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 relocation stipend, 401(k), EAP, 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.

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.

By submitting your résumé for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your résumé, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/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.

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