Software Engineering Documentation Specialist

Motorola Solutions, Inc.
Detroit, United States of America
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Intermediate
Compensation
$ 85K

Job location

Remote
Detroit, United States of America

Tech stack

Computer-Aided Design
Artificial Intelligence
Confluence
Software Documentation
Document Management Systems
Mobile Application Software
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Visio
Lucidchart
Software Deployment
Software Engineering
Software Systems
Data Streaming
Google Drive
Documentation System
Information Technology
Gsuite
Microservices

Job description

The software engineering documentation specialist sits at the intersection of technical prowess and editorial precision. Unlike a traditional technical writer, this role requires an understanding of public safety software solutions such as Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD), Mobile Applications, Records Management Systems (RMS), and Emergency Call Handling (ECH). The primary mission is to translate complex public safety software architectural deployments using documentation and drawing applications into accessible, accurate, standard, and maintainable documentation for both internal and external users., * Work with the software deployment teams to understand the deployment documentation deliverables and identify the gaps between sales, deployment, service and customer needs.

  • Identify methods to streamline software engineering documentation workflows.
  • Identify AI applications to increase documentation and deployment efficiencies.
  • Collaborate with the individual(s) responsible for providing input for standard system documentation packages.
  • Develop documentation standards and templates to increase deployment efficiencies and improve the quality of internal and external documentation deliverables.
  • Document high-level system designs, data flows, and microservices interactions using approved drafting applications and other documentation tools.
  • Conduct review cycles with the software development teams to validate documentation content, required changes and needs.
  • Provide training on all new documentation standards and processes.
  • Support internal documentation management system tools and initiatives

Requirements

Prior experience with the deployment, integration, operations, support, or administration of Public Safety Applications.

  • Specific knowledge and expertise in the following:
  • Microsoft Visio Suite
  • Lucid Chart
  • Confluence
  • Google Drive and Google Applications
  • Microsoft Office Applications
  • Understanding of methodologies and applications used to automate the creation of technical documentation.
  • Ability to learn internal standards and quality control procedures to develop drawing packages.
  • Possess strong organizational skills and effective communications skills; both verbal and written.
  • Modify and edit drawings developed through a third party., * High School diploma, or Associates, or Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing, Technical Drafting Software Engineering, Computer Science, or Technology.
  • 2+ years of experience in Public Safety software deployment along with Technical drawing skills required.
  • Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.

Benefits & conditions

  • Incentive Bonus Plans
  • Medical, Dental, Visionbenefits
  • 401K with Company Match
  • 10 Paid Holidays
  • GenerousPaidTime Off Packages
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • PaidParental & Family Leave
  • and more!

About the company

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We're a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that's critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future. Department OverviewAt Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We're a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that's critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future. The North America Systems Engineering Operations organization supports our systems engineers and software solution architects in the deployment of our customer-driven, world-class, end-to-end solutions that rise to the challenges of first responder, government, carrier, utility, transportation, and enterprise customers. The Systems Engineering Operations organization assists deployment engineers in their effort to ensure the technical integrity of our delivered solutions. We provide a foundation of support to our systems engineering stakeholders ensuring access to the people, processes and tools to optimize their day-to-day work at Motorola Solutions. Job Description

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