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IES Technical Publications Writer
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Grand Prairie, TX Contract On-Site Flexibility/Remote:
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IES Technical Publications Writer
50% Remote
Technical Writer that provides a wide array of technical documentation written to Military Specifications. Primary responsibilities include developing and validating Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs), Depot Maintenance Work Requirements (DMWRs), Repair Parts and Special Tools Lists (RPSTLs), procedural art and illustrated graphics all developed to applicable Military Specifications. Candidate must possess excellent written and oral communication skills and be able to work well in a team environment. Must be flexible with outstanding work ethic and possess the ability to respond quickly to company and client needs. Must be able to interface with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to verify and understand technical concepts and develop courses of action to ensure project completion is on time and within budget. Candidate must be familiar with layout, design and structure of Organizational, Intermediate and Depot level Technical Manuals (TM's)' including Operation and Maintenance, Theory of Operation, Fault Isolation Procedures, and Illustrated Parts Breakdowns (IPB's). Must be able to read and interpret engineering drawings and software description documents. Candidate must be willing to work overtime as required. Some travel may be required.
REQUIRED Qualifications:
Candidate must possess strong interpersonal skills
Demonstrated written and oral communication skills,
Abilities to read and interpret Engineering drawings, schematics
Strong teaming skills.
Be flexible with an outstanding work ethic and possess the ability to respond quickly to internal and external customer requirements.
Must be willing to work overtime and travel as required.
Must have 2-3 years of professional experience
Must have experience/working knowledge of the following:
• EXtensible Markup Language (XML)
• Extensible Stylesheet Language Transformation (XSLT)
• MIL-STD-40051-1 and MIL-STD-40051-2 preferably Revision B
• MIL-STD-2361C or later release
• Arbortext Editor including Styler (5.4 or higher)
• UltraEdit or similar
• Adobe Acrobat Pro
• Content Management Systems such as WindChill
Proficient with Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint)
Must be familiar with layout, design and structure of Organizational, Intermediate and Depot level Technical Manuals (TM's)' including Operation and Maintenance, Theory of Operation, Fault Isolation Procedures, and Illustrated Parts Breakdowns (IPB's).
Ability to produce illustrations using graphics tools such as ISOdraw, Autrotrol or similar graphics tools
Ability to acquire and verify content and illustrations by coordinating across Engineering Disciplines, observing production methods, referring to engineering drawings, notes, manuals, and similar publications.
Ability to write using clear and concise language that adheres to customer-established standards and conventions.
Ability to write technical content for maintenance technical manuals including installation, test, repair, and troubleshooting procedures.
Desired skills
Experience with Electronics, Hydraulics and Mechanical Systems
Experience with Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS)/ High
Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS)
Past experience working with US Army or other Military publications
Interactive Authoring and Display System (IADS) 4.0 or later
Electronic Maintenance System (EMS) Next Generation (NG)
Bachelors or Master's Degree in Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering
Typical Minimums
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 3 years of professional experience; or 2 years of professional experience with a related Master's degree
Must have experience/working knowledge of the following:
• EXtensible Markup Language (XML)
• Extensible Stylesheet Language Transformation (XSLT)
• MIL-STD-40051-1 and MIL-STD-40051-2 preferably Revision B
• MIL-STD-2361C or later release
• Arbortext Editor including Styler (5.4 or higher)
• UltraEdit or similar
• Adobe Acrobat Pro
• Content Management Systems such as WindChill
50% Remote
Technical Writer that provides a wide array of technical documentation written to Military Specifications. Primary responsibilities include developing and validating Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs), Depot Maintenance Work Requirements (DMWRs), Repair Parts and Special Tools Lists (RPSTLs), procedural art and illustrated graphics all developed to applicable Military Specifications. Candidate must possess excellent written and oral communication skills and be able to work well in a team environment. Must be flexible with outstanding work ethic and possess the ability to respond quickly to company and client needs. Must be able to interface with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to verify and understand technical concepts and develop courses of action to ensure project completion is on time and within budget. Candidate must be familiar with layout, design and structure of Organizational, Intermediate and Depot level Technical Manuals (TM's)' including Operation and Maintenance, Theory of Operation, Fault Isolation Procedures, and Illustrated Parts Breakdowns (IPB's). Must be able to read and interpret engineering drawings and software description documents. Candidate must be willing to work overtime as required. Some travel may be required.
REQUIRED Qualifications:
Candidate must possess strong interpersonal skills
Demonstrated written and oral communication skills,
Abilities to read and interpret Engineering drawings, schematics
Strong teaming skills.
Be flexible with an outstanding work ethic and possess the ability to respond quickly to internal and external customer requirements.
Must be willing to work overtime and travel as required.
Must have 2-3 years of professional experience
Must have experience/working knowledge of the following:
• EXtensible Markup Language (XML)
• Extensible Stylesheet Language Transformation (XSLT)
• MIL-STD-40051-1 and MIL-STD-40051-2 preferably Revision B
• MIL-STD-2361C or later release
• Arbortext Editor including Styler (5.4 or higher)
• UltraEdit or similar
• Adobe Acrobat Pro
• Content Management Systems such as WindChill
Proficient with Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint)
Must be familiar with layout, design and structure of Organizational, Intermediate and Depot level Technical Manuals (TM's)' including Operation and Maintenance, Theory of Operation, Fault Isolation Procedures, and Illustrated Parts Breakdowns (IPB's).
Ability to produce illustrations using graphics tools such as ISOdraw, Autrotrol or similar graphics tools
Ability to acquire and verify content and illustrations by coordinating across Engineering Disciplines, observing production methods, referring to engineering drawings, notes, manuals, and similar publications.
Ability to write using clear and concise language that adheres to customer-established standards and conventions.
Ability to write technical content for maintenance technical manuals including installation, test, repair, and troubleshooting procedures.
Desired skills
Experience with Electronics, Hydraulics and Mechanical Systems
Experience with Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS)/ High
Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS)
Past experience working with US Army or other Military publications
Interactive Authoring and Display System (IADS) 4.0 or later
Electronic Maintenance System (EMS) Next Generation (NG)
Bachelors or Master's Degree in Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering
Typical Minimums
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 3 years of professional experience; or 2 years of professional experience with a related Master's degree
Must have experience/working knowledge of the following:
• EXtensible Markup Language (XML)
• Extensible Stylesheet Language Transformation (XSLT)
• MIL-STD-40051-1 and MIL-STD-40051-2 preferably Revision B
• MIL-STD-2361C or later release
• Arbortext Editor including Styler (5.4 or higher)
• UltraEdit or similar
• Adobe Acrobat Pro
• Content Management Systems such as WindChill