Specialist - Technical Writing

Job Title: Specialist, Technical Writer  

Job Code: 46492

Job Location: Rochester, New York

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

Are you a collaborative communicator with a curiosity for cutting-edge innovations? Do you desire a dynamic role, allowing you to work on a variety of projects with the space and time to dive into the nitty gritty details? If you possess this unique combination of versatility and meticulousness, Technical Writing may be the career for you. Come join our team and contribute to the development of documentation for L3Harris’ industry-leading communications equipment and software.

At L3Harris Tactical Communications, you will have the opportunity to research, plan, organize, write, and edit operations, maintenance, and software manuals among other documentation. Our witty, collaborative writing team is responsible for developing topic-based, modular product support content that allows for dynamic publishing in a timely and effective manner.

We’re looking for someone with a passion for technology, a knack for research and analysis, interest in project management, and the ability to develop relationships with subject-matter experts. If you have a demonstrated commitment to lifelong learning and a love for breaking down high-level concepts into engaging content, we’d love to hear from you!

Essential Functions:

• Write technical documents for tactical communication products for effective end-user operation, programming, maintenance, installation, and testing
• Collaborate with engineers, product analysts, product line managers, and program managers to learn about specific products, processes, and programs
• Performs research as required to understand products or associated technology
• Manages writing projects: hosts kickoff and status meetings, sets timelines and deadlines, communicate with project team
• Works with illustrator to create diagrams, charts, and other visual aids to assist users in understanding a product or process
• Participates in continuous improvement activities to develop personal skills, team and process effectiveness, and product enhancement

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree with 4 years prior experience, Graduate Degree with 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Military Communications experience highly desirable
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Technical Communications, English, or a related field and two or more years of experience creating technical documentation
• Excellent attention to detail
• Demonstrated proficiency in technical writing
• Affinity for problem solving and a love for trouble shooting, both independently and collaboratively
• Experience with topic-based authoring
• Experience deciphering and utilizing source data from multiple sources, subject matter experts, and skill levels

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New York is $63,500 - $117,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.