Technical Writer / Editor III

General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.

Under general supervision, this position participates with management and engineering / scientific teams to establish objectives, plans, and timelines for the development of comprehensive technical documents such as procedure manuals, operational specifications, training manuals, presentations, articles and related technical publications. Reviews document specifications and may negotiate specifications with customer(s). Coordinates with their supervisor to ensure final document(s) clearly and effectively communicate the technical information and data to the customer's targeted audience(s). Provides input in the development of and monitors the implementation of technical documentation policies, practices, and standards. May provide details on technical documentation to their supervisor and may participate with technical team(s) to resolve technical / operational issues. Functions in a mid-level role and may provide guidance to professionals or peers. May make recommendations to management on short and long term planning.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Under general supervision, coordinates with assignments to determine appropriate timelines, content, and format for the development of comprehensive engineering / scientific technical documents.
• Under general supervision, develops detailed plans, statements of work, cost estimates and proposals for technical document production.
• Under general supervision, coordinates aspects of preparing technical documents, including editing, to meet specified content and deadlines, including changes / modifications.
• Under general supervision, coordinates the identification, accumulation, and analysis of appropriate technical information and data, including interviewing technical experts, observing processes, and researching and analyzing technical data and publications.
• May participate with engineering / scientific teams to resolve technical / operational issues.
• Serves as a specialist to management and customer by participating in technical documentation reviews and making customer related presentations as required.
• Under general supervision, may coordinate reproduction, release, distribution, and appropriate storage of documents.
• May represent the organization as a secondary or alternate contact on assigned project(s).
• May recommend new and / or modifications to documentation policies and procedures.
• May provide guidance in the document security classification process.
• May provide guidance and training to teams of experienced technical professionals.
• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
• Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating practices and procedures.
• Additional Functions Other duties as assigned or required.

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