About This Role
This technical writing role supports the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on the Airport Surveillance Radar Model 11 (ASR-11) team. The position involves developing and editing technical materials for advanced digital radar systems, ensuring clear and structured documentation for installation, operation, and maintenance.
Responsibilities
- Develop, write, and edit technical materials including manuals, directives, specifications, and user guides
- Prepare documentation for the installation, operation, and maintenance of machinery and equipment
- Analyze engineering information and present it in clear, structured formats tailored to the intended audience
- Ensure all updates are electronically configuration managed and delivered through approved publication channels
- Collect, research, and document engineering data to support technical content development
- Create or modify diagrams and visuals, ensuring compliance with DOT Section 508 accessibility requirements
- Identify and analyze complex technical issues, recommending solutions and improving documentation processes
- Track, analyze, and maintain documentation quality using advanced tools, templates, and automated techniques
Requirements
- US Citizen
- Resided in the US for three (3) consecutive years
- RealID Driver
- Bachelors degree highly desired, OR
- Associates degree, OR
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in this specific technical area that is pertinent to the support of the National Airspace System (NAS)
- Demonstrated ability to acquire and present technical information through independent reading, interviews with subject matter experts, observation of tests and experiments, interpretation of blueprints or diagrams, or other appropriate methods
- Experience may have been acquired as a writer or editor of technical reports, articles, manuals, or specifications
- Two (2) years of experience is required
- Strong proficiency in English language and grammar
- Strong proficiency in describing information in simple, clear language
- Analytical/organizational skills and attention to detail
- Technical documentation development and maintenance, including the ability to organize material and complete writing assignments according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Visio, Power Point) and Adobe Acrobat
- Ability to work independently, as well as a team, in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to navigate complex workflows; research and problem solve; willingness to learn/try new things
