Technical Writer / Illustrator

About the position Amentum is currently seeking a qualified candidate to serve as a Technical Writer/Illustrator in the Stryker Logistic Engineering Supervisor Program Executive Office Ground Combat Systems (PEO GCS) Office at the Detroit Arsenal. This position is currently hybrid typically with one or two days weekly in the office at the Detroit Arsenal. This arrangement could change based on the requirements of the government client. Travel may be required. Other duties may be assigned to support client and contract deliverables. Job Duties and Responsibilities: Develop graphic designs, vector illustrations, technical illustrations, concept designs, and vehicle designs. Write and update materials for reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, instruction books, catalogs, and related technical and administrative publications concerned with work methods and procedures, and installation, operation, and maintenance. Study production, developmental, and experimental activities to determine operating procedure and detail. Interview production and engineering personnel and read journals, reports, and other material to become familiar with product technologies and production methods. Review manufacturers and trade catalogs, drawings, and other data related to operation, maintenance, and service. Study blueprints, flowcharts, sketches, drawings, parts lists, specifications, mockups, and product samples to integrate and delineate technology, operating procedure, and production sequence and detail. Organize material and completes writing assignment according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology. Review published materials and make recommendations on revisions or changes in scope, format, content, and methods of reproduction and binding. May maintain records and files of work and revisions. May select photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate material. May assist in laying out material for publication. May arrange for typing, duplication, and distribution of material. May write speeches, articles, and public or employee relations releases. Prior experience in explaining highly technical data and information in simplistic grade school language for end users of complex IT systems and projects. Able to use a variety of word processing, spreadsheet, graphics and scheduling tools. Prior experience in being able to gather and convert data into a written narrative. Other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Develop graphic designs, vector illustrations, technical illustrations, concept designs, and vehicle designs.
• Write and update materials for reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, instruction books, catalogs, and related technical and administrative publications concerned with work methods and procedures, and installation, operation, and maintenance.
• Study production, developmental, and experimental activities to determine operating procedure and detail.
• Interview production and engineering personnel and read journals, reports, and other material to become familiar with product technologies and production methods.
• Review manufacturers and trade catalogs, drawings, and other data related to operation, maintenance, and service.
• Study blueprints, flowcharts, sketches, drawings, parts lists, specifications, mockups, and product samples to integrate and delineate technology, operating procedure, and production sequence and detail.
• Organize material and completes writing assignment according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.
• Review published materials and make recommendations on revisions or changes in scope, format, content, and methods of reproduction and binding.
• May maintain records and files of work and revisions.
• May select photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate material.
• May assist in laying out material for publication.
• May arrange for typing, duplication, and distribution of material.
• May write speeches, articles, and public or employee relations releases.
• Prior experience in explaining highly technical data and information in simplistic grade school language for end users of complex IT systems and projects.
• Able to use a variety of word processing, spreadsheet, graphics and scheduling tools.
• Prior experience in being able to gather and convert data into a written narrative.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Eight (8) years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge using ArborText or comparable eXtensible Markup Language (XML) editing software.
• Ability to develop, edit, manipulate illustrations and artwork with Adobe illustrator, Photoshop, Adobe CS Suite, InDesign, Illustrator, Freehand, ISO Draw, Canva, or comparable software
• Must have an active US Government Secret Clearance.
• Please note US Citizenship is required to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor’s degree in English, business, engineering or other related field or Associate’s degree and 10+ years of experience with military or government related duties.
• General Experience or knowledge in technical manual development specifically in writing and editing US Army Technical Publications (operator and field maintainer technical manuals, or NMWRs)
• Solid understanding/experience with Army maintenance structure and AR 40051.
• Knowledge of Ground Combat Tactical Weapon systems (Stryker)

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