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Harris Corporation, Controls Division, located in Melbourne, FL
has a need for a level 2 Technical Writer. If you know of anyone who
might be interested in this position, please forward this posting to
that person.
The job responsibilities for a level 2 technical writer include the following:
- Write, edit, update, and review both on-line and hard copy
technical documentation for one or more assigned projects.
(Writing samples must be provided.)
- Work independently, requiring minimal supervision.
- In consultation with the team leaders, assess overall documentation
requirements for assigned projects and prepare all or part of required
documentation.
- Ensure quality, accuracy, and consistency of documentation.
- Coordinate technical and editorial reviews and ensure that required
changes are made.
The following qualifications are desire:
- A B.S. degree Communications or equivalent.
- Two or more years experience writing technical documentation
to commercial specifications.
- Experience writing/editing software documentation including, but
not limited to user guides, software descriptions, and
overview documentation.
- Proven editing skills.
- Experience editing a single document to which multiple authors
contributed.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills (must
be able to work several projects simultaneously).
- A comprehensive working knowledge of FrameMaker 4 (should
include knowledge of book builiding)
- A working knowledge of UNIX, vi text editor, and
the software development process.
- A team player and a quick learner.
If you are interested in this position, please respond to Kate Jarsulic.
Email (ascii only): dpaik -at- ccd -dot- harris -dot- com
and cc: kjarsuli -at- ccd -dot- harris -dot- com
Fax: (407) 242-4021
US Mail: Doug Paik
407 John Rodes Blvd.
Bldg. 5 m/s 105
Melbourne, FL 32902-0430
**** A competive salary and an excellent benefits package is provided,
however no relocation expenses are offered.
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