Job Summary General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.
Under general direction, this position is responsible for researching, documenting and developing detailed operator, maintenance and troubleshooting procedures, checklists, technical specifications, alert bulletins, training materials and other procedures and reports. Ensures final materials clearly and effectively communicate the technical information and data to appropriate audiences; ensures documents are developed in accordance with the requested specifications; and collects and accumulates appropriate technical information through researching and analyzing technical data and publications, engineering drawings, test procedures, design specifications/documentation, software description documents, engineering documents and by interviewing technical experts. Plans, coordinates and leads efforts of a small-medium sized team to complete a project. May represent the organization as a primary contact on contracts and projects, and may provide direction and training to less experienced staff.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Researches, documents and develops detailed operator, maintenance and troubleshooting procedures, checklists, technical specifications, alert bulletins, training materials and other procedures and reports.
- Collects and accumulates appropriate technical information through researching and analyzing technical data and publications, engineering drawings, test procedures, design specifications/documentation, software description documents, engineering documents and by interviewing technical experts.
- Ensures documents are developed in accordance with the requested specifications and contractual requirements, including development of any necessary illustrations, photographs, or other graphic representations.
- Ensures final materials clearly and effectively communicate the technical information and data.
- Ensures accuracy of documents.
- Corrects technical and editorial errors and may participate in rewrites as necessary.
- Coordinates technical reviews and approval signatures, which may include appropriate security classification prior to document distribution.
- Participates in developing and recommending new and/or modifications to documentation/communication policies and procedures.
- Presents document(s) to program management staff, makes related presentations, and assists in the document security classification process.
- Plans, coordinates and leads efforts of small-medium sized teams to complete projects.
- May represent the organization as a primary contact on contracts and projects.
- May provide direction and training to less experienced staff.
- Responsible for observing all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
- Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating practices and procedures.
- Additional Functions: Other duties as assigned or required.
Job Qualifications:
- Typically requires education or formal training equivalent to the completion of an associate's degree in a related discipline and three or more years progressive experience in a technical field. May substitute equivalent professional experience in lieu of education/training.
- Must demonstrate a comprehensive technical understanding of military or commercial systems, and technical writing/editing principles, theories, standards and concepts.
- Must have strong working knowledge of the development of technical manuals and documentation and strong working knowledge of computer-based tools in the production of technical documentation.
- Must possess:
- The ability to grasp complex concepts quickly.
- The ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Strong organization skills.
- The ability to identify issues and develop innovation solutions to a variety of complex problems.
- Strong analytical, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills to accurately analyze, document and report.
- Strong knowledge of computer operations and applications.
- Experience with drafting system level fault detection, isolation, and procedures is highly valued, but not required.
- Ability to work both independently and lead in a team environment is essential as is the ability to travel as required.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance is required.
Salary:$56,820 - $96,015
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