Technical Writer Job at ThayerMahan in Groton

Salary: $75,000-$85,000/year

Join our dynamic and innovative team at ThayerMahan, a world leader in autonomous maritime surveillance and monitoring. Headquartered in Groton, CT, we are a fast-growing, mission-focused, innovative technology company in the Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) space. At ThayerMahan we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous growth.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented technical writer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for producing clear, concise, and accurate technical documentation that meets the needs of our customers and employees. You will work closely with subject matter experts, engineers, and product managers to gather information and translate it into clear and concise content that enhances the user experience.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Develop high-quality technical documentation, including, operator manuals and procedures, training manuals, maintenance manuals, test plans and procedures, and general engineering documentation making it accessible to both technical and non-technical audiences and adhering to company style guides and standards.
• Write and edit technical content, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to gather information and clarify technical details.
• Manage documentation projects from start to finish, including planning, writing, editing, and publishing.
• Stay up to date with the latest technical writing standards and best practices.
• Ensure that the documents are clear, concise, and technically accurate.
• Use photographs, drawings, diagrams, animation, and charts to increase users understanding,
• Participate in formal design reviews to generate notes and action items.
• Deliver oral and written status and progress briefs to program management, executive management as directed.
• Organize and present information in a logical and coherent manner,
  

Desired Experience & Attributes:

• B.S. in a technical discipline is preferred, but not necessarily required for a candidate who has relevant 2 years of technical writing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret system specifications, assembly/test procedures, engineering drawings, charts, wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Must have strong communication skills (both verbal and written); must be able to take complex, technical information and translate it for customers and colleagues who have nontechnical backgrounds.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to multitask and create, maintain and manage multiple project objectives according to deadlines.
• Proficiency in tools such as MadCap Flare, Adobe FrameMaker, MarkDown, DITA, VS Code, GitHub, Oxygen, InDesign, Photoshop, SOLIDWORKS Composer, Excel (for general project management purposes).
• Experience with content management systems and version control systems.
• Proficient with a range of Microsoft products (e.g. Word, Power Point).
• Military experience either as a service member or working on military projects.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.
• Experience working with classified materials.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

• Ability to travel to Groton, CT facility on short notice.
• Hybrid expectation: 2 days per week in Groton, CT headquarters required.

What we Offer:

Competitive salary, comprehensive total rewards package (medical, dental, vision, 401K with employer match), and other great benefits. Opportunity to continue to develop your career at a growing organization. If you meet the requirements and are ready to make waves with us, apply now!

At ThayerMahan, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and supported. We believe that diversity in backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enriches our work and drives innovation. ThayerMahan is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply and join us in our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

ThayerMahan is an Equal Opportunity Employer and doesnt discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or other non-merit factor.