Sr Engineering Documentation Specialist

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Sr Engineering Documentation Specialist

At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions.

Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.

Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.

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Sr Engineering Documentation Specialist

KBR is looking for an Engineering Documentation Specialist to support the design, development, testing, and deployment of NASA Goddard Space Flight Center’s (GSFC) next generation satellite laser ranging system, the Space Geodesy Satellite Laser Ranging (SGSLR) system.

https://space-geodesy.nasa.gov/NSGN/SGSLR.html

Responsibilities:

• Work alongside engineers to create technical design, operations, maintenance, & drawing documents for existing and future systems

• Create new and update any legacy documents already developed

• Use engineering documentation, operator and maintenance manuals, logistics data, and direction from engineers to create, write, revise, standardize, edit, review, and finalize documents

• Research, develop, and/or update content for printed manuals, Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), I-types, and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) documents, illustrations, and parts breakdown manuals

• Gather and research technical information, including engineering and development information, for use in documentation activities, prepare draft material for internal review by subject matter experts and final review by customer

• Lead, Coach and Mentor Junior Technical Writing Staff

• Must exhibit flexibility of work hours to adjust to surge situations based on critical mission requirements

• Travel may be required to support projects; this may involve airline travel

Must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder and be able to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC)

Applicant selected must be able to obtain a passport for potential international travel.

Applicant must disclose any countries for which they are restricted from travel.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field

• 8 + years of engineering related technical writing experience

• In lieu of formal education, equivalent related experience is accepted. Specific contract requirements regarding education and experience will prevail.

• Ability to read & edit engineering drawings, blueprints, wiring diagrams and schematics

• Proven ability to prepare draft material for internal review by subject matter experts and final review by customer

• Must be flexible and have the ability to adapt to new information and programs

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Previous experience researching, reviewing and understanding technical information as well as developing procedural information for technical documentation

• Previous experience with video training and capturing images with a camera, photo manipulation

• Working knowledge and experience with space, engineering support, or IT related projects

• Proficient in Microsoft office suite, Visio & Adobe Acrobat Pro

Preferred Experience & Skills:

• CAD products, including but not limited to AutoCad & SolidWorks

• Experience working with NASA technical documents related to technical manual development, delivery, and integrated logistics support

Basic Compensation:

$102,700 - $168,000

The offered rate will be based on contract affordability and the selected candidate's working location, knowledge, skills, and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Click here to learn more: KBR Benefits (https://careers.kbr.com/us/en/kbr-benefits?)

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