Technical Writer

About the role

Raytheon Australia, a capability partner to the Australian Defence Force providing space, communication and asset management solutions, is hiring Technical Writers in Cannon Hill, Queensland. You will turn complex operational information into clear technical manuals that help the Australian Defence Force carry out its missions safely. The position is hybrid.

Key responsibilities

• Author system, maintenance and operator technical publications for electronic, electrical, mechanical and other technologies.
• Assist with managing technical publications data and with estimates supporting bid activities.
• Assist with technical illustrations for publications and with schedule status.
• Produce and manage all standard operating procedural material.
• Ensure publications conform to standards and specifications.

Required profile

• Demonstrated experience in technical publications, or authoring and technical publications development in a Defence or engineering-related field.
• Australian citizenship and eligibility to obtain and maintain a security clearance as needed.
• Preferred: trade or technical background.

Required skills

• Preferred: experience with the S1000D specification.
• Preferred: XML authoring experience.
• Preferred: structured authoring and/or configuration management experience.
• Preferred: collaboration platforms such as Microsoft SharePoint.