Curtiss-Wright - Technical Writer
We are looking for a Technical Writer to join our team in Newtown, PA!
As our Technical Writer, you will play a pivotal role in the delivery of our cutting-edge telemetry products for the aerospace flight test and monitoring technologies market. You will be responsible for researching, organizing, writing, editing and producing technical data for major publication projects.
This is role will be a hybrid role, with some System Test Engineer responsibilities as well, empowering hands-on product experience in support of quality user documentation.
**LOCATION:** Newtown, PA (onsite)
**BENEFITS:**
**_We Take Care of Our People_**
Paid Time Off **I** 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing **I** Health and Wellness Benefits **I** Learning and Development Opportunities **I** Referral Program **I** Competitive Pay **I** Recognition **I** Employee Stock Purchase Plan (https://curtisswright.com/investor-relations/overview/default.aspx) **I** Inclusive & Supportive Culture (https://careers.curtisswright.com/en/who-we-are/) *
**YOUR CHALLENGE:**
+ Creates, develops, plans, writes and edits operational, instructional, maintenance or test procedures for paper, multimedia or web-based publication. Ensures technical documentation is accurate, complete, meets editorial and government specifications and adheres to standards for quality, graphics, coverage, format and style.
+ Researches and translates technical information into manuals and/or web-based documents for nontechnical and technical users.
+ Works collaboratively with various users and technical staff to gather data for documentation.
+ Produces products that conform to the company documentation and quality assurance standards. Organizes material and writes descriptive copy according to standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style and terminology.
+ Participates in requirements reviews and executes system integration test plans as required.
**WHAT YOU BRING:**
+ Demonstrated experience (4+ years) creating customer-facing and internal technical documentation for organizations that develop hardware and/or software
+ Bachelor’s degree in communication, journalism, English, technology or related fields.
+ Demonstrated ability to deliver high quality documentation and procedural manuals for a variety of audiences.
+ Demonstrated ability to quickly grasp complex technical concepts and make them easily understandable in text and pictures.
+ Excellent written skills in English with a keen eye for detail.
+ Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office; level of experience with Linux, Scripting Language (Python, Lua, Perl), JIRA, XML considered an asset.
+ Instincts and communication skills to build relationships and rapport quickly.
**WHO WE ARE:**
Our Values (https://www.curtisswright.com/company/sustainability/core-values/default.aspx)
Environmental, Social and Governance
TTC, a Curtiss-Wright company, are a recognized leader in comprehensive and integrated data acquisition through telemetry systems that include data analysis units, sensors, transmitters, receivers, and ground station analysis tools to measure, record, transmit, and analyze aircraft and munitions parameters during test flights.TTC have a broad exposure on more than 140 programs, including high-performance military aircraft such as the F-35 and F-18, major defense flight test centers, spacecraft, missile programs, and commercial and business jets. Key products include data acquisition units, recorders, network products, RF networks, airborne transmitters and receivers, and telemetry expansion cards.
To learn more, please visit us: https://www.curtisswrightds.com/about/company/locations/newtown
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_No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our_ **_Talent Acquisition Team (TA_COE@curtisswright.com)_** _and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright._
**Compliance Statement**
This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.
Curtiss-Wright values diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition (TA_COE@curtisswright.com) and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.
**Join the WRIGHT Team!**
Over 90 years of growth, Curtiss-Wright is an integrated, market-facing global diversified industrial company and remains a technology leader through this legacy of innovation. Through three well-balanced segments – Aerospace & Industrial, Defense Electronics and Naval & Power, we remain focused on advanced technologies for high performance platforms and critical applications.Diversity, commitment to excellence and dedication to the spirit of pioneering innovation continue to drive the employees of Curtiss-Wright.
**Our Values**
What makes a world-class organization? It all begins with core values that provide a strong foundation for success. Simple in theory, the values of Curtiss-Wright are reflected in every aspect of our operations. To our employees, these are more than words on a wall – we all take these values to heart in our relationships with our customers and each other.
**Leadership**
We lead based on vision and strategic direction, empowering employees to reach goals through thoughtful and decisive action.
**Customer Focus**
We are committed to achieving total quality by meeting our customers’ expectations and delivering products and services in a timely fashion.
**Teamwork & Trust**
Working in a spirit of trust and collaboration, we actively encourage employees to contribute their ideas and innovations to keep our company moving forward.
**Respect for People**
We believe that people are our most valuable asset and will always do the right thing in our dealings and interactions with all employees.
**Integrity**
We will act with the highest integrity in all of our business relationships and strategic partnerships.
**What We Offer Our Employees:**
**Opportunity:** As part of the Curtiss-Wright team, you have the opportunity each day to transform the way customers do business, as well as transform your career. Our entrepreneurial environment provides you with excellent experiences that enable you to develop your skills through stretch assignments and the opportunity to work with the best talent in the industry.You will have the opportunity to contribute from day one!
**Challenging Work:** The work we do here is not only challenging, but it is meaningful to our customers, our employees and the communities in which they live and work. You are given the chance to work on some of the most advanced technology projects in the world.Now that something to be proud of!
**Collaborative Environment:** The teamwork among our exceptionally talented people enables us to deliver some of the most advanced solutions to our customers.