Technical Writer II

Job DetailsDescriptionPosition Overview Type: Full-Time, SCALocation: Huntsville, ALTravel: None expectedClearance: Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance, or the ability to obtain one.Work Authorization: U.S. Citizenship requiredSummary/ObjectiveFive Stones Research Corporation (5SRC) is seeking energetic candidates to join our established and growing Huntsville-headquartered team.Essential FunctionsAuthor weapons systems test and evaluation plans, interim data reports, test reports, standard operating procedures, memoranda, and other documents; write portions of documents as necessary and suggest improvements to authors and engineers.Verify completeness of test data. Ensure date is incorporated into test reports in proper formats.Re-format documents as necessary using Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat Pro.Ensure documentation complies with applicable Department of Defense and U.S. Army test and evaluation standards.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop test specifications and documentation, translating complex technical concepts into clear, concise written content and visual representations.Assist in maintaining document production metrics used to create status reports.Assist in tracking documents’ progress through the review and approval process; obtain approval signatures of final test and evaluation reports.Apply knowledge of test procedures and applicable standards, including military standards (MIL-STDs), military specifications (MIL-SPECs), military performance specifications (MIL-PRFs), and aerospace guidelines to develop technically accurate documentation that adheres to professional technical writing principles and U.S. Army requirements.Required Education And ExperienceBA/BS in English, Communications, or related disciplines from an accredited college/university.Two (2) to five (5) years’ experience in technical writing.Preferred Education And ExperienceProficient user of Microsoft’s Office 365 suite of software and applications (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and Microsoft’s SharePoint. Well versed in MS Word and Adobe Acrobat.Basic understanding of engineering terminology.Experience routinely interacting with engineers from multiple engineering disciplines.Demonstrated ability to collaborate with technicians and engineers to capture, analyze, and document technical data and operational procedures.Preferred weapon system test and evaluation experience.What We Offer401(k) MatchingCompany EventsDental InsuranceEmployee Recognition ProgramsHealth InsuranceLife InsurancePaid Time OffParental LeavePerformance IncentivesStudent Loan RepaymentTuition ReimbursementVision InsuranceAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.