Technical Writer​/Editor III

** Job Posting

Title:

** Technical Writer/Editor III**---
- **** Hiring Department:
** Applied Research Laboratories**---
- **** Position Open To:
** All Applicants**---
- **** Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

** 40**---
- **** FLSA Status:
** Exempt from FLSA**---
- **** Earliest

Start Date:

** Immediately**---
- **** Position Duration:
** Expected to Continue**---
- ***
* Location:

** PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS**---
- **** Job Details:**## Purpose To write, maintain, and prepare technical documents for high frequency active sonar systems in the Advanced Technology Laboratory (ATL).  ## Responsibilities
* Supports project leads by performing the duties of a primary or support writer on multiple projects. This includes writing and maintaining technical user guides, O&M manuals, and other documents in HTML, PDF, and Microsoft Word formats, as well as maintaining assigned Git Lab issues.
* Participates in testing and verification of sonar components, as needed, in office and field environments to develop and validate technical documentation.
* Participates in peer editing and publishing processes.
* Supports the development and management of revision control practices, documentation, and tools.
* Participates as a member of the documentation team internal IT working group and supports the management of IT resources, processes, and internal documentation.
* Provides photography and videography support to the documentation team, including capturing and editing multimedia content as needed.
* Other related functions as assigned.  ##

Required Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in English, technical writing, or similar field.
* At least three years of professional or technical writing/editing experience.
* Strong organizational skills and focus.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
* Able to work under pressure and accept supervision.
* Ability to work independently as well as with peers, clients, and management.
* Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.  US Citizen. Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the level appropriate to the project requirements of the position.##

Preferred Qualifications
* Master's degree in English, technical writing, or similar field
* Prior military or related government documentation development experience.
* Eligibility for immediate access to classified information.
* At least six years of professional or technical writing/editing experience.
* Demonstrated knowledge or ability to produce software, hardware, or technical documentation.
* Experience writing hardware assembly, maintenance, and/or operation procedures.
* Experience writing user guides and/or operating procedures.
* Experience creating, maintaining, or adhering to an internal style guide.
* Experience with and/or knowledge of photo and video editing software tools and techniques.
* Experience with and/or knowledge of authoring tools such as Mad Cap Flare, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Word.
* Experience with and/or knowledge of source control tools such as Git Lab and Microsoft Azure Dev Ops.
* Knowledge of source integration strategies (SIS) or configuration management (CM) for documentation.
* Knowledge of HTML, XML, CSS, and other markup languages.
* Some understanding or familiarity with Linux.
* Demonstrated knowledge or ability to express and present key principles  ## General Notes An agency designated by the federal government handles the investigation as to the requirement for eligibility for access to classified information. Factors considered during this investigation include but are not limited to allegiance to the United States, foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations, drug involvement, the likelihood of continuation of such conduct, etc.  

Please mark  yes  on the application question that asks if additional materials are required.  Failure to attach all additional materials listed below may result in a delay in application processing.  Visit our website (www.arlut.utexas.edu) for additional information about Applied Research Laboratories.  UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

· 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage   
· Retirement contributions    
· Paid vacation and sick time   
· Paid holidays   Please visit our Human Resources (HR) website  to learn more about the total benefits offered.  ## Salary Range…