Technical Writer

at  Thales Defense Security Inc

Overview:
Thales Defense & Security, Inc., is a global company serving the defense, federal, and commercial markets with innovative solutions for the ground tactical, airborne and avionics, and naval/maritime. In addition to mission-critical communication systems, the company provides helmet-mounted displays and motion tracking technologies; SATCOM terminals; advanced sonar systems; air traffic management navigation, and surveillance, and simulation. Further, Thales Defense & Security, Inc. serves as a gateway for technology, leveraging Thales-wide solutions—such as combat management systems; naval, airborne, and ground ISR; and electronic warfare—to address U.S. requirements.
We currently have an opening for a Technical Writer in our Clarksburg MD office. This role does require onsite work out of our Clarksburg Office.

Responsibilities:

• Generate and modify MIL-STD and COTS style Operator Manuals, Depot Manuals, and other user documentation.
• Generate and modify training material, including training slides and instruction packages.
• Review customer requirements and verify compliance of technical documentation.
• Report project status during team meetings
• Support customer meetings and reviews.
• Work with various teams throughout the organization as needed, included but not limited to Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) team, PM, EPM, Software Engineers, and System Engineers

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• U.S. Citizenship Required- May be selected for work that requires ability to obtain and maintain US Secret Level Security Clearance.
• 2 - 7 years of technical writing experience.
• Associate degree, BSEE/BSCS, or equivalent.
• Experience in technical publication development in accordance with military standards
• Knowledge of XML Coding capable programs (Arbortext) to develop technical user documentation.
• Ability to comply with all Company guidelines, policies, procedures and embrace Company Core Values.
• Must exhibit strong organizational and communication skills