Technical Editor / Writer

PlanIT Group

Grand Prairie, TX

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Acceptance Testing, Aerospace and Defense, Blueprints, Calibration, Change Control, Communication Skills, Configuration Management, Documentation, Documentation Standards, Editing, Educational Technology, Illustrating Ability, Interviewing Skills, Operations Processes, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Procedure Development, Process Management, Product Development, Support Documentation, Technical Editing, Technical Publications, Technical Writing, Test Equipment, Test Requirements, Testing, User Documentation, Windchill PLM Software, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Grand Prairie, TX
POSTED
7 days ago
Writes, rewrites and/or edits technical documents such as technical procedure manuals, user manuals, programming manuals, service manuals, operational specifications, and related technical publications to communicate clearly and effectively technical specifications and instructions to a wide range of audiences. Acquires subject knowledge by interviewing product developers, observing performance of production methods, referring to technical specifications, blueprints, engineering illustrations, and trade journals. Oversees preparation of illustrative materials, selecting drawings, sketches, diagrams and charts. Conducts quality review of materials.

Job Duties include:
Editing and Writing of: Operating Procedures, Acceptance Test procedures, Calibration Procedures, Installation Procedures, Test Requirements Documents, Support Review and Release processes for documents Using Windchill, Follow and Support Configuration Management for the program.


Basic REQUIRED Qualifications:
1. Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technical Communication, or related field.
2. 6+ years of technical writing experience in aerospace, defense, or high‐tech environments; prior work with test equipment documentation preferred.
3. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and PLM systems (Windchill experience required).
4. Familiarity with ECSS, MIL‐STD, or other aerospace documentation standards.
5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate complex engineering concepts into clear instructions.
6. Understanding Change Control processes and configuration management.

About the Company

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PlanIT Group

PLANIT Group is a fast-growing global technology consulting firm dedicated to delivering innovative solutions to our clients that drive results. We collaborate with our partners and customers to help them improve performance, efficiency, and quality. Our team delivers innovative solutions and services - including management consulting, systems integration, ERP solutions, enterprise architecture, communications, and infrastructure services. We focus on delivering value and driving increased productivity and efficiencies for our clients’ mission. Our extensive experience in the Federal, Defense, Intelligence, State, Local, Healthcare and Commercial industries delivers proven results and accelerated benefits.

Clients engage PLANIT for our expertise, innovative approach, and our exceptional team. We promote a creative, client-centric work environment and culture, striving to provide challenging and rewarding opportunities for our company’s employees and partners. Integrity and innovation are the core principles of our company philosophy. Our customers engage us to create solutions to complex mission challenges, and PLANIT delivers. For more information, visit http://www.planitgroup.com/. Innovation. Integration. Integrity.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Government and Military
WEBSITE
https://www.planitgroup.com/