Nov 22, 2018
Full time
Synectic Solutions, Inc. (SSI) is looking to hire a Technical Writer II to work in our Oxnard, CA office.
This position will be required to update technical manuals, and have experience in the following requirements:
* Work with technical staff to make products easier to use and thus need fewer instructions
* Organize and write supporting documents for products
* Revise documents as new issues arise
Duties will include:
* Write a variety of technical articles, reports, brochures, and/or manuals for documentation for a wide range of uses.
* May be responsible for coordinating the display of graphics and the production of the document.
* Resolve routine questions and problems and refer more complex issues to higher levels.
* Plan, develop, write and produce a wide range of technical documentation for electrical, mechanical, electronic, and other devices and systems, including both hardware and software as well as technical training manuals.
* Interview subject matter experts and gather data necessary to complete projects.
* Participate in process reviews, validations, and verifications.
* Coordinate with graphics department and desktop publishing personnel to ensure all formatting requirements are met.
* Collaborate with associates to improve efficiency, productivity and processes.
* Assist in updating reports and technical manuals for publication.
Job Requirements
* Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with 3+ years of experience. Experience may be substituted for education.
* Prior DoD (Active or Reserve Duty, Enlisted or Officer, and Branch) experience or DoD Civil Service Experience is welcomed and will be considered.
* Must be able to work in a team oriented environment, be detail oriented with good organizational skills. Possess the ability to prioritize work load (urgent from important).
* Strong oral and written communication skills are a must.
* Knowledge of commonly used technical writing/editing concepts, practices, and procedures.
* Develops solutions to routine technical problems of limited scope following detailed instructions. Must know how to explain reported data.
* Computer literate – Basic MS Word, MS Excel, Power Point, MS Project.
* Experience with Adobe FrameMaker is a plus.
* Energetic, positive thinking and able to work in a flexible dynamic environment.
* Ability to obtain a DoD Secret level Security clearance.
Bruce Riley
Team A