BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems is seeking a Technical Writer/Editor I to support the production of business proposals and engineering documents for their spacecraft programs. The role involves managing technical content to ensure it is clear, usable, and accessible for various audiences, while collaborating with program teams and maintaining effective working relationships across the organization.
Responsibilities
- Proof, edit, write, research, organize, and format technical and non-technical content for business proposals, program reports, hardware specifications, user manuals, white papers, PowerPoint presentations, employee communication on the Intranet, feature articles, media releases, and some social media posts
- Review and edit proposal, technical, programmatic, and marketing content for clarity, grammar, format, and compliance with applicable standards
- Create forms, checklists, procedures, and work instructions to support business processes
- Apply company- and community-specific publication standards, branding elements, style guides, and best practices to create high-quality, branded, professional content in all materials developed
- Coordinate team efforts for document layout, illustration development, and reprographics for document production and final delivery
- Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment
- Perform other duties as necessary
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in a related field
- Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master's Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education
- Exceptional communication skills
- Experience writing, editing, and proofreading
- Ability to interview subject matter experts, grasp key technical concepts, and distill information into technically accurate, concise material
- Ability to condense or revise highly technical content and ensure thoroughness and accuracy of all documents
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to work multiple projects simultaneously, under deadline pressure with fast turnarounds
- Ability to coordinate with project personnel, support functions, and subject matter experts
- Ability to review the scope of documents against program objectives or proposal requirements to ensure compliance and completeness of information
- Ability to work well with people as well as independently, and with little or no supervision after initial briefing
- Ability to maintain a predictable work schedule with infrequent, occasional flexibility for evening or weekend work to meet deadlines, as needed
- Ability to track and organize content for projects and meet deadlines
- Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
- Ability to write in journalistic style and in accordance with several Style Guides, specifically AP Style Guide and Chicago Manual of Style preferred
- Familiarity with Microsoft SharePoint, Visio, and Project, and Adobe Acrobat Pro and Adobe Creative Suite preferred
- Ability to design the structure of complex documents preferred
- Ability to identify and implement visual design elements to improve readability and understanding preferred
- Ability to apply information mapping concepts to organize complicated topics preferred
- Degree in Technical Writing, Technical Communication, Professional Writing, Journalism, English, Library Science, Art/Humanities, Public Relations, Marketing, or Communications
- Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or STEM field, or another degree with an emphasis or demonstrated experience in writing
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Health savings accounts
- A 401(k) savings plan
- Disability coverage
- Life and accident insurance
- Employee assistance program
- A legal plan
- Discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Paid military leave
- Paid bereavement leave
- Any applicable federal and state sick leave
- Company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards
- Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics
- Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance
- Temporary employees can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan
Company Overview
BAE Systems is an aerospace, defence, and information security company that provides advanced and technology-led solutions. It was founded in 1999, and is headquartered in London, England, GBR, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.baesystems.com.