Senior Technical Writer/Editor at Metron Aviation Inc

Metron Aviation, an Airbus subsidiary, is looking to expand its ranks to support the growing need of Air Traffic Management (ATM), product development and mission analysis. Metron Aviation's long-term strategy is to support and accelerate ATM programs that will dramatically improve global airspace capacity, efficiency, and environmental sustainability.

We currently have an opening for an experienced Technical Writer/Editor. This role includes editing proposals, scientific reports and other technical documents. The Technical Writer/Editor will be responsible for learning Metron Aviation's applications and developing the content for user guides, online help systems, and other related documentation. The successful candidate must be a team player who is able to work with little supervision and is comfortable in a fast-paced software development environment.

Responsibilities:

• Create, edit, and maintain user guides for all production-level software using Adobe FrameMaker
• Create online help systems using Adobe RoboHelp
• Review and edit proposals, technical documents, marketing materials, reports, etc.
• Maintain corporate documentation templates
• Other writing and editing duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in English (or relevant field) and 6+ years of technical writing experience in a software development environment
• Excellent writing and English grammar skills
• Strong aptitude for learning new systems and interpreting system requirements for inclusion in user guides and help files
• Ability to work with technical staff to solicit and interpret major ideas and technical results
• Expert working knowledge of Adobe FrameMaker and Adobe RoboHelp (versions 2017+)
• Expert working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word and PowerPoint
• Familiarity with Agile software development lifecycles and their supporting documents
• Experience creating graphics and capturing software screenshots

Desired Skills:

• Knowledge of Jira, Jama Connect, Microsoft SharePoint, and Snagit
• Background in software testing
• Familiarity with working within an Agile software development environment
• Experience in aviation or air traffic management is a plus
• Experience with Microsoft Visio is a plus

Metron Aviation, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE M/F/D/V

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

https://metronaviation.applicantpro.com/jobs/3492402-855176.html