Technical Writer Job at Minuteman Group, Lexington, MA

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  • Minuteman Group
  • Lexington, MA

Job Description

Job Title : Technical Writer
Location : Lexington, MA (onsite 4 days p/week)
Job Type : W2 Contract

Background:
The System Engineering Group requires a Technical Writer with proven technical writing experience, excellent time-management and communication skills, and the ability to function well in a team environment. This is a dynamic engineering environment where design modifications are always in flux. The primary documentation task is to produce comprehensive assembly and test procedures that are clear and easy to use. 

Responsibilities:

  • The technical writer will develop system level documentation and assembly and test procedures in partnership with technicians, engineers, and program managers, and: 
  • Employ photos, diagrams, and tables to enhance technical content 
  • Participate in project team meetings and project reviews as needed 
  • Maintain document configuration control 
  • The successful candidate will also be expected to assist with maintaining web pages and wikis and to assist with preparation of presentations and reports, including preparing graphical content. 
  • Work with various tools including Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) and a Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tool to help generate and maintain documentation

Must Have:

  • The technical writer must be experienced in the needs of an engineering and fabrication environment, pay attention to detail, and work with a variety of interdisciplinary staff to determine documentation needs and solutions that meet the rigorous criteria of both the organization and government standards. 
  • Minimum education requirements are a BS/BA with proven writing, copy editing and organizational skills. 
  • The candidate should have five or more years of experience in technical writing, three of which should include hardware documentation. 
  • Experience with modern approaches to document creation and management 
  • The candidate must be a self-starter and able to manage a diverse workload. 
  • Computer skill requirements include MS Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, PowerPoint and Project. 

Nice to Have:

  • A background in science and/or technology is preferred. 

Education & Experience : Bachelor's plus 5+ years of relevant work experience.
Work Authorization : US Citizenship is required due to the nature of the work.

"We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”

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