L3Harris Technologies

Global defense contractor delivering aerospace tech

Sr. Specialist - Technical Writing

Technical WritingUpdated on Nov 14

Full-timeSalt Lake City, UT, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

Proficiency in researching and analyzing detailed technical data and processes to extract technical information.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong editing, proofreading, and formatting skills.
Experience coordinating with engineers, customer representatives, subject matter experts, vendors, and technical personnel.
Team lead experience and ability to interact with and mentor employees at all experience levels.
Ability to manage changing priorities and workloads, manage time effectively, and manage project budgets.
Experience authoring Operation and Maintenance manuals, Technical Orders, Technical Manuals, User’s Manuals, and related technical documents in various formats.
Experience with military and aerospace technical documentation requirements, including standards and specifications such as MIL-STD-38784, MIL-STD-40051, MIL-DTL-38807, and S1000D.
Knowledge of XML and SGML technologies, including creating and integrating style sheets and programming scripts.
Experience with S1000D and Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETM).
Understanding of Common Source Database (CSDB) development standards, best practices, and protocols.
Experience with Earned Value (EV) and project management.
A bachelor’s degree and at least 6 years of prior relevant experience, or a graduate degree and at least 4 years of prior related experience; alternatively, at least 10 years of prior related experience in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

Research and analyze detailed technical data and processes to extract technical information.
Coordinate work with engineers, customer representatives, subject matter experts, vendors, and technical personnel.
Author Operation and Maintenance manuals, Technical Orders, Technical Manuals, User’s Manuals, and other related technical documents in various formats.
Create and integrate XML and SGML style sheets and programming scripts.
Manage project budgets and project work involving Earned Value and project management.

Desired Qualifications

Expertise with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Expertise with Adobe Acrobat.
Ability to obtain a security clearance and maintain eligibility requirements to access U.S. classified information.

Job Description:

Job Title: Sr. Specialist, Technical Writing

Job Code: 42464

Job Location: Salt Lake City, Utah

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. is seeking an experienced technical writer.

Essential Functions:

Proficiency in researching and analyzing detailed technical data and processes to extract technical information
Excellent written and verbal communication
Strong editing, proofreading, and formatting skills
Confidence and experience with team coordination, including working with engineers, customer representatives, subject matter experts, vendors, and technical personnel
Team lead experience and ability to interact with and mentor employees at all experience levels
Agility with changing priorities and workloads, strong time management skills, and ability to manage project budgets
Experience authoring Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Manuals, Technical Orders (TOs), Technical Manuals (TMs), User’s Manuals, and other related technical documents in various formats
Experience with military and aerospace technical documentation requirements, such as standards and specifications (e.g., MIL-STD-38784, MIL-STD-40051, MIL-DTL-38807, S1000D)
Knowledge of XML and SGML technologies, including creating and integrating style sheets and programming scripts
S1000D and IETM experience
Understanding of Common Source Database (CSDB) development standards, best practices, and protocols
Experience with Earned Value (EV) and project management

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

Expert with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Expert with Adobe Acrobat
Occasional travel required
Ability to obtain security clearance and maintain eligibility requirements to access U.S. classified information

About the Company

L3Harris Technologies

Global defense contractor delivering aerospace tech

L3Harris Technologies provides advanced aerospace, defense, and space systems for governments and commercial customers. Its products include sensors, communications, and propulsion—such as tactical radios, night-vision gear, satellite payloads, missile defense, and space propulsion—delivered as integrated systems for operations across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains. The company blends legacy technologies from two joining giants with newer capabilities, faster acquisition cycles, and a focus on missiles, space, and resilient communications to field solutions quickly. Its goal is to be a trusted, scale-ready provider of next‑generation defense and intelligence capabilities for national security and related customers.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Melbourne, FL
Founded: 1895

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