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Job Title: Specialist Technical Writer
Job Code: 40699
Job Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Job Schedule: 9/80 Regular Schedule
Job Description:
We are looking for an experienced Technical Writer to join our team at L3Harris. This position is responsible for creating, developing, planning, writing, and editing installation, operational, and manufacturing manuals for product customer deliverables.
Essential Functions:
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Generate technical manuals and processes using technical inputs from engineering and operations departments as part of cross-functional team.
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Document and maintain technical data related to the manufacturing and integration of product lines.
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Conduct interviews with various users and technical staff to develop product documentation.
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Produce documentation that is responsive to use cases.
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Author documentation in Adobe RoboHelp, have knowledge and use of GIT, Visual Studio Code, SharePoint, Windchill, and Azure Devops tools.
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Work under general supervision on large projects, manage multiple assignments independently, and track and report status on project progress to key stakeholders.
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Explain and interpret processes and procedures to others both within and outside of the job area.
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Garner cooperation from SMEs regarding processes, practices, and procedures.
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Solve problems by drawing from prior experiences and through analysis of the issues.
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Adhere to a style guide, peer review others work, and accept feedback on quality and accuracy of own writing.
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Manage data to support engineering and technical writing deliverables using Windchill and Creoview.
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Required Qualifications:
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Requires a Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience, or a Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
Preferred Additional Skills:
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Experience with Adobe programs, particularly RoboHelp and Photoshop.
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Experience with Windchill and Creoview.
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Experience with single source authoring.
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Experience in Agile, iterative development, and/or SCRUM development.
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Experience documenting software releases, interactive technical manuals, Quick Reference Guides, Training Materials, and Help Sites.
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Experience with software code, especially HTML, CSS, XML, or JSON.
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Knowledge of data management practices and configuration management documentation.
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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