Senior Technical Writer

Fairwinds Technologies • Bachelor's Degree • Secret • 1 day ago
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$94k – $105k per year
Location
Remote (United States)
Seniority
Senior · 9+ years exp
Employment
Full-Time

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Fairwinds Technologies

Fairwinds Technologies is a small, woman-owned defense-focused communications and systems-integration company based in Annapolis, Maryland. It designs, integrates, and delivers mission-ready communications, networking, and information-technology solutions - including satellite/NTN, radio, and networking products - for U.S. defense, government and commercial customers, combining professional services with proprietary products to keep users connected in harsh and contested environments.
fairwinds-tech.com • Wilmington • Herndon • 501-1000 employees • Est. 2016
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Job Description:

  • Author, revise, and maintain technical publications supporting aircraft avionics and communication system upgrades
  • Develop technical manuals, maintenance manuals, installation procedures, operational procedures, troubleshooting guides, and sustainment documentation
  • Create and maintain Technical Orders, Technical Manuals, Installation Control Drawings documentation, Equipment Installation Instructions, Interface Control Documents, Interface Design Descriptions, software, airworthiness, logistics, and sustainment documentation
  • Develop publication packages for system integration laboratories, aircraft modifications, and ground support systems
  • Document system architectures, requirements traceability, design reviews, integration activities, verification and validation efforts, configuration management processes, and hardware and software changes
  • Develop and maintain software-related documentation
  • Coordinate documentation efforts between software teams and system integration personnel
  • Support documentation reviews associated with laboratory, ground, and flight test events
  • Develop and maintain military technical orders in accordance with government standards
  • Ensure publications comply with applicable military standards and customer requirements
  • Develop Integrated Logistics Support documentation and support Level of Repair Analysis documentation, Support Equipment documentation, Training System Implementation Plans, operator and maintainer training materials, courseware, and classroom materials
  • Participate in engineering working groups and program reviews
  • Gather technical information from subject matter experts and convert it into clear, concise, and accurate documentation

Requirements:

  • Active Secret Security Clearance required at time of employment
  • Bachelor's degree in Technical Communications, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Aviation Technology, or related technical discipline
  • 9+ years of technical writing experience
  • 5+ years supporting avionics, aerospace, military aircraft, or defense programs
  • Experience developing technical publications for complex hardware and software systems
  • Experience supporting aircraft modification or aircraft integration programs
  • Experience working in engineering development environments
  • Experience with AWACS, ISR, C2, airborne communications, or large aircraft mission systems
  • Must be eligible to work in the US

Benefits:

  • Additional incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package
  • Medical, financial, and/or other benefits
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