Metron Aviation, an Airbus subsidiary, is looking to expand its ranks to support the growing need of Air Traffic Management (ATM), product development and mission analysis. Metron Aviation's long-term strategy is to support and accelerate ATM programs that will dramatically improve global airspace capacity, efficiency, and environmental sustainability.
We currently have an opening for an experienced Technical Writer/Editor. This role includes editing proposals, scientific reports and other technical documents. The Technical Writer/Editor will be responsible for learning Metron Aviation's applications and developing the content for user guides, online help systems, and other related documentation. The successful candidate must be a team player who is able to work with little supervision and is comfortable in a fast-paced software development environment.
Responsibilities:
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Create, edit, and maintain user guides for all production-level software using Adobe FrameMaker
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Create online help systems using Adobe RoboHelp
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Review and edit proposals, technical documents, marketing materials, reports, etc.
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Maintain corporate documentation templates
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Other writing and editing duties as assigned
Qualifications:
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Bachelor's degree in English (or relevant field) and 6+ years of technical writing experience in a software development environment
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Excellent writing and English grammar skills
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Strong aptitude for learning new systems and interpreting system requirements for inclusion in user guides and help files
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Ability to work with technical staff to solicit and interpret major ideas and technical results
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Expert working knowledge of Adobe FrameMaker and Adobe RoboHelp (versions 2017+)
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Expert working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word and PowerPoint
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Familiarity with Agile software development lifecycles and their supporting documents
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Experience creating graphics and capturing software screenshots
Desired Skills:
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Knowledge of Jira, Jama Connect, Microsoft SharePoint, and Snagit
- Background in software testing
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Familiarity with working within an Agile software development environment
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Experience in aviation or air traffic management is a plus
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Experience with Microsoft Visio is a plus
Metron Aviation, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE M/F/D/V