Technical Writer

**Date Posted**:
2024-12-22
**Country**:
Australia
**Location**:
AUSWA114: Perth WA, 1 McGrath Rd, Henderson, WA, 6166, Australia
**Position Role Type**:
Unspecified

Raytheon Australia is a trusted capability partner to the Australian Defence Force providing advanced space, communication and asset management solutions that keep our sovereign projects on the leading-edge.

Right now, we are experiencing exciting growth across the country and are searching for outstanding **Technical Writers**to join our expert team.

You will work with the latest technology to effectively translate complex operational information into clear, easy-to-understand technical manuals that enable the Australian Defence Force to execute their missions safely and effectively.

This is your opportunity to play a key role in meaningful projects that help keep Australia safe.

Best of all, you’ll be with a company that offers outstanding opportunities to grow, with exclusive professional development programs and a raft of employee benefits tailored to suit every stage of your career and lifestyle.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Author system maintenance and operator technical publications for electronic, electrical, mechanical, and other equipment.
- Review and edit documents from technical writer peers and other team members.
- Work closely with Systems and/or Hardware Engineers and Software Developers to develop Operator, Maintenance and Software User Manuals documentation.
- Assist in preparation of Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) documentation and plans.
- Validate documentation against the product.
- Follow relevant project review and approval processes.

**Skills, Experience and Qualifications**
- 4+ years of relevant experience in technical writing in manufacturing, technology, engineering or defence industries.
- Excellent communication skills, including a well-demonstrated ability to write in a clear, concise and structured way
- Familiar with best practice and trends in Technical Writing in particular, as implemented in the defence industry.
- Proven writing skills with the ability to write in plain English.
- Experience in communicating with parties within and outside of own work area, as well as parties external to the organisation (e.g. customers, vendors etc.)
- Demonstrable experience in the development and production of Technical Publications, specifically DEF(AUST) 5629C Production of Military Technical Manuals, DEF (AUST) 5000-Vol 02 RAN Technical Publication Requirements and ASD-STE100 Simplified Technical English.

This position may require availability to travel within Australia and Overseas to support Submarine maintenance.

Don’t miss the opportunity to build your career in a world class team and help build the defence systems that keep Australia safe.

At Raytheon Australia it’s great to #workhere. Come and find out why

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