Technical Writer - Orlando FL

Readiness Delivered. Kratos engineers and deploys technology and systems that move national security forward, with the cost, speed, and reliability that make readiness certain. We are a trusted partner-driven by doing the right thing and achieving maximum success for our customers, our partners and ourselves. Kratos has an exciting, onsite opportunity for a Technical Writer. The Technical Writer utilizes a well-developed skill set in creating clear, concise, and user-friendly technical documentation. This role calls upon collaboration with cross-functional teams, content standardization, style guidelines, and document management. This roll will:

Write and edit technical documentation such as user manuals, white papers, installation guides, and technical support documentation
Translate complex technical concepts into understandable language for non-technical users
Work closely with engineers, software developers, and support teams to gather and verify information
Participate in design reviews to understand new products, designs, and changes
Ensure all documentation follows an established set of style guides and formatting standards
Manage documentation within a content management system or version control system (e.g. Autodesk Vault, Confluence, SharePoint)
Collect feedback from internal and external stakeholders to improve the quality, accuracy, and fidelity of the content
Update documents based on user feedback and evolving design of product.
Proofread and review the work of other professionals to ensure accuracy, clarity, and adherence to standards
Record meeting minutes for technical reviews in preparion for submittal to the customer


Expert computer skills and experience within the Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent verbal, written, listening and telephone communication skills
Experience generating technical documentation (charts, graphs, technical reviews)
Working within a collaborative team environment
Proficiency with generating figures, annotating images, and working knowledge of a Photoshop-type software
Understanding of assembly drawings, technical drawing trees, bills of materials (BOMs), parts lists, and figures
Minimum 3 years of experience in a combination of technical and communication/writing roles.

Preferred Skills/Experience
Engineering and / or technical professional environment experience
History working with an aerospace or defense contractor
Experience working within document management and revision control tools
Experience with one or more of the following programs: Vault, PDM, Confluence, or SharePoint
Familiarity with compliance or regulatory documentation
Ability to interpret technical drawings

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Competitive salary based on experience and education