BASIC FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB: 

To develop, write and edit material for reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, instruction manuals, catalogs and other technical publications concerned with engineering or related technical disciplines. 

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

1. Edits and proofreads draft and final copy of technical manuals, ETMs, IETMs, XML, presentations, and internal documents for structural and grammatical accuracy, content consistency, readability, appropriate level of language use, and compliance to specifications, format, and customer requirements. 
2. Ensures incorporation of editorial and validation/verification comments. 
3. Coordinates the flow of work through the department, ensuring on time completion and appropriate use of resources. 
4. Works as liaison for Illustrations and Documentation Production groups. 
5. Perfrom system administration functions, working in PC environments. 
6. Participate in company reviews of technical manuals, ETMs, IETMs, XML authoring/composing, and internal documents as required. 
7. Contacts within company to obtain, present, or discuss data in the routine performance of duties. 
8. Maintains records and files of work and revisions. 
9. Shares the responsibility of self-development with immediate supervisor. 
10. Complies with company safety policies and maintains a safe work environment. 
11. Performs other duties as necessary and appropriate to this position. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 

1. Bachelors with 2 years experience, Associates with 4 years experience, High School/GED with 6 years experience 
2. Ability to apply structural and grammatical standards to documentation. 
3. Author/Compose publications in XML 
4. Proficiency/experience with Arbor Text a plus 
5. Close mental/visual application required to produce accurate, quality documentation.

Technical Writing Experience 
XML authoring/composing 
Arbor Text Experience 
Electronic Publishing experience

BAE Systems is the premier global defense and aerospace company, delivering a full range of products and services for air, land, and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, information technology solutions, and customer support services. With 105,000 employees worldwide, BAE Systems had 2008 sales of $34.4 billion.


Support Solutions, based in Rockville, Maryland, provides a wide range of services in engineering, system integration, ship repair, and readiness and sustainment for military platforms. Its Technology Solutions & Services unit addresses the full life-cycle needs of U.S. Department of Defense and federal civilian customers with capabilities in systems engineering and technical assistance, system and subsystem integration, operations, and maintenance. TSS serves every branch of the U.S. military and numerous civilian agencies, operating the U.S. Army’s munitions plant in Kingsport, Tennessee; integrating communications systems and developing and integrating precision tracking radars; and providing design and support services for air and missile defense systems. 

The Ship Repair business is the leading U.S. provider of non-nuclear ship repair, conversion, and modernization services. It focuses on drydock and pier-side ship repair and sustainment services for the U.S. Navy, other defense agencies, and commercial customers. 

The Readiness & Sustainment business focuses on customers’ growing need for through-life platform support. 

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