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Specialist, Technical Writer

L3Harris Technologies

Colorado Springs, CO

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$63,500–$117,500 Per Year
SKILLS
Adobe Acrobat, Adobe FrameMaker, Air Force, Arbortext Editor, Assembly Drawings, Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS), Computer Skills, Conferences, Content Development, Content Management Systems (CMS), Contract Creation, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Data Mining, Document Management, Engineering Drawing, English Language, Government, Government Reporting, Logistics, Meeting Minutes, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Product Lifecycle, Quality Control, SGML (Standard Generalized Markup Language), Secret Clearance, Security Clearance, Spanish Language, Technical Analysis, Technical Leadership, Technical Writing, Testing, United States Citizen, United States Department of Defense (DoD), Willing to Travel, XML (EXtensible Markup Language)
LOCATION
Colorado Springs, CO
POSTED
2 days ago

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers' mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Specialist, Technical Writer

Job Code: 40424

Job Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado

Job Schedule: Regular 5-8

Job Description:

L3Harris, Technologies, Inc. is seeking an experienced Technical Writer (L4) for the new Ground Based Radar Digitation (GBRD) Contract located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, to perform end-to-end Technical Order Life Cycle Development of the GBRD Contract TO Baseline creating several Space Force ground-based radar TOs.

Essential Functions:

  • Developing TOs in accordance with MIL-STDs, TO 00-5 series, and all other Department of Defense (DoD), Air Force, Space Force compliance directives
  • Performing technical writer role for all TO development activities
  • Providing support to TO Manager and lead technical writer in generating project milestone event meeting minutes in support of TO Guidance Conferences (TOGC) and In-Process Review (IPR) events
  • Experience mining technical data from engineering drawings and specifications (i.e., assembly drawings, interconnection diagrams, A-level specifications, test procedures, etc.) to develop TOs
  • Supporting site trips involving TO content development, conducting Contractor Certification, and providing support for Government Verifications
  • Collaborating with illustrators, TO QC, and engineering and logistics SMEs to accomplish required TO development objectives
  • Providing TO development status to lead technical writer and TO Manager for incremental reporting to Government customer
  • Capturing approved limited data rights content from Contractor Furnished Equipment Notices (CFENs) for Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) manuals
  • Must be a US Citizen and have the ability to show proof of citizenship
  • Currently possess, or are able to acquire, at a minimum, a SECRET security clearance
  • Ability to travel up to 20% of the year in support of TO content development, certification, and verification site activities
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
Preferred Additional Skills:
  • Computer proficiency with MS Office applications: Teams, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
  • Experience with PTC Arbortext Editor - Standard Generalized Markup Language (SGML) tagging environment, RWS Contenta Explorer (content management system) - Document Management System (DMS), Extensible Markup Language (XML), and RWS XML Professional Publisher (XPP)
  • Experience with XML tagging environment and high-end document production software
  • Experience with FrameMaker and FrameMaker+SGML
  • Experience with Adobe Acrobat Pro PDF software
  • Ability to analyze technical data based on Source, Maintenance, and Recoverability (SMR) codes to adhere to organizational-level and depot-level maintenance requirements


In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Colorado state is $63,500-$117,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

The application window for this position will close on 9/30/2026.

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L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

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