Metron Aviation, an Airbus subsidiary, is looking to expand its ranks to support the growing need of Air Traffic Management (ATM), product development and mission analysis. Metron Aviation's long-term strategy is to support and accelerate ATM programs that will dramatically improve global airspace capacity, efficiency, and environmental sustainability.

We currently have an opening for an experienced Technical Writer/Editor. This role includes editing proposals, scientific reports and other technical documents. The Technical Writer/Editor will be responsible for learning Metron Aviation's applications and developing the content for user guides, online help systems, and other related documentation. The successful candidate must be a team player who is able to work with little supervision and is comfortable in a fast-paced software development environment.

Responsibilities:

• Create, edit, and maintain user guides for all production-level software using Adobe FrameMaker
• Create online help systems using Adobe RoboHelp
• Review and edit proposals, technical documents, marketing materials, reports, etc.
• Maintain corporate documentation templates
• Other writing and editing duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in English (or relevant field) and 6+ years of technical writing experience in a software development environment
• Excellent writing and English grammar skills
• Strong aptitude for learning new systems and interpreting system requirements for inclusion in user guides and help files
• Ability to work with technical staff to solicit and interpret major ideas and technical results
• Expert working knowledge of Adobe FrameMaker and Adobe RoboHelp (versions 2017+)
• Expert working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word and PowerPoint
• Familiarity with Agile software development lifecycles and their supporting documents
• Experience creating graphics and capturing software screenshots

Desired Skills:

• Knowledge of Jira, Jama Connect, Microsoft SharePoint, and Snagit
• Background in software testing
• Familiarity with working within an Agile software development environment
• Experience in aviation or air traffic management is a plus
• Experience with Microsoft Visio is a plus

Metron Aviation, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE M/F/D/V