Senior Technical Writer/Editor
Senior Technical Writer/Editor
Metron Aviation An Airbus Company
Herndon, VA
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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 a Senior 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
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Employment type
Full-time
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