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Role Description

This position in Nashua, NH is for a Technical Writer to write and assist with technical documentation including:

• Operator/maintainer manuals
• Support equipment manuals
• Technical specifications
• Test procedures
• Reports

In this role, you will assist in various special projects and contribute to the cross-functional team, with a focus on high quality solutions and task-closure. You should be technically adept and proficient with learning new software, working with hardware, and communicating with the team.

Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration during the initial phases of employment, additional consideration will be given to candidates who are willing to perform work on-site at a BAE Systems facility until they have been acclimated to the technical writing processes and requirements at BAE Systems. Fulltime remote and Hybrid work will be considered for well-qualified candidates from the start of their employment and for those who demonstrate their ability during the first year.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain an active Secret clearance or higher.
• At least 2 years experience working as a Technical Writer, preferably in a defense industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in English/Communications or a technical discipline, a Technical Writing Certificate, or demonstrated excellence in technical writing and communication.
• Ability to write using clear and concise language that adheres to standard practices and conventions.
• Must be able to work independently to gather technical data from Subject Matter Experts and develop comprehensive materials with strong focus on logical flow of material and clear, consistent language.
• Demonstrated ability to write original materials.
• Strong computer publishing skills including Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and Adobe Acrobat.
• Highly skilled computer publishing skills including Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), Adobe Acrobat Professional, and Adobe Framemaker.
• Experience using graphics software to develop or convert graphics for use in documentation.
• Strong team mentality.
• Familiarity with DoW technical manual requirements, and military products.

Requirements

• Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 2 years work experience or equivalent experience.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings accounts.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Disability coverage.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Work-life balance initiatives including every other Friday Off, Flextime, and Telecommuting.
• Employee assistance program.
• Legal plan.
• Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Other types of leave including paid parental, military, bereavement, and applicable federal and state sick leave.
• Participation in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards.
• Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.