Softworld, a Kelly Company is hiring: Technical Writer/Editor in Lexington

Technical Writer/Editor

Location: Lexington, MA, 02420, Hybrid

Important Notes:

This client is a US Federal Government contractor and is legally required to hire US Citizens. US Citizens will only be considered for this role.

Due to the nature of the work, a United States Government Clearance or ability to get an interim clearance is required to be eligible for the position.

Group: Tactical Satellite Communications (06-64)

The Advanced Satcom Systems and Operations Group is involved in a synergistic combination of research, proof-of-concept test beds, and system engineering/application efforts focused on enhancing the capacity, robustness to interference, and flexibility of future generations of communications satellites, as well as beyond line-of-sight radio communications systems.

Job Description:

A senior technical writer is required to maintain and update existing documentation for various program systems, including but not limited to:

1. Design descriptions, technical reference and interface control documentation, user guides, and training documents.
2. Interact with technical staff and create documentation for new programs, including user guides, hardware/software design, and technical reference and interface control documentation.
3. Create and edit an online web-based training program, including complying training materials and video editing, which will include creating voice overlay to training videos created for training classes.

Must Have:

• Familiarity with R&D/STEM content
• Framemaker
• Software Documentation
• Adobe software (Acrobat, InDesign) MS Suite (Excel, PowerPoint)
• Technical Documentation

Nice to Have:

• Bachelor's Degree, SVN, GITHUB, Jira
• Confluence
• Satellite communications or communication systems and technology preferred

Remote Work:

This position requires the individual to be predominantly onsite for the first 6 months and then transition to a hybrid setup where remote work will be allowable. Candidates should expect to be onsite 1-2 days/week.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Writing/Editing and Information Technology

Industries

Defense and Space Manufacturing and Research Services