Technical Writer

Job Descriptions:

Readiness Delivered. Kratos engineers and deploys technology and systems that move national security forward, with the cost, speed, and reliability that make readiness certain. We are a trusted partner—driven by doing the right thing and achieving maximum success for our customers, our partners and ourselves. Kratos has an exciting, onsite opportunity for a Technical Writer. The Technical Writer utilizes a well-developed skill set in creating clear, concise, and user-friendly technical documentation. This role calls upon collaboration with cross-functional teams, content standardization, style guidelines, and document management. This roll will:

• Write and edit technical documentation such as user manuals, white papers, installation guides, and technical support documentation

• Translate complex technical concepts into understandable language for non-technical users

• Work closely with engineers, software developers, and support teams to gather and verify information

• Participate in design reviews to understand new products, designs, and changes

• Ensure all documentation follows an established set of style guides and formatting standards

• Manage documentation within a content management system or version control system (e.g. Autodesk Vault, Confluence, SharePoint)

• Collect feedback from internal and external stakeholders to improve the quality, accuracy, and fidelity of the content

• Update documents based on user feedback and evolving design of product.

• Proofread and review the work of other professionals to ensure accuracy, clarity, and adherence to standards

• Record meeting minutes for technical reviews in preparion for submittal to the customer

Required Experience:

• Expert computer skills and experience within the Microsoft Office Suite

• Excellent verbal, written, listening and telephone communication skills

• Experience generating technical documentation (charts, graphs, technical reviews)

• Working within a collaborative team environment

• Proficiency with generating figures, annotating images, and working knowledge of a Photoshop-type software

• Understanding of assembly drawings, technical drawing trees, bills of materials (BOMs), parts lists, and figures

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a combination of technical and communication/writing roles.

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Engineering and / or technical professional environment experience

• History working with an aerospace or defense contractor

• Experience working within document management and revision control tools

• Experience with one or more of the following programs: Vault, PDM, Confluence, or SharePoint

• Familiarity with compliance or regulatory documentation

• Ability to interpret technical drawings

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Competitive salary based on experience and education

Kratos is valued for our ability to design and deliver leading edge, resilient solutions for aerospace communication, control, awareness and mission success across a continuum of offerings—from commercial to tailored custom solutions and integrated programs. Customers trust us to stay relevant and know we are in it for the long-haul. We bring both the capability and confidence that our customers value and depend on. And we always deliver.

Keyword: Engineering documentation, engineering processes, product lifecycle management, configuration management documentation, system architecture documentation, logistics documentation, aerospace technical

Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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From: Kratos Defense