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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Specialist, Technical Writing - **Company:** L3Harris Technologies, Inc. - **Location:** Ladonia, TX, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Adobe FrameMaker, Network Interface Controllers, Microsoft Office, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Architecture, Cisco WebEx, CSDB, Cobra - **Published:** August 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerboard.com/us/en/find-jobs-in-United-States/-74DA902E10F9062D0C/ ## About the Role * Ability to clearly and succinctly communicate orally and in written form. * Must be able to work well with colleagues, internal stakeholders, and external customers. * Must be able to work within and potentially lead defined budgets and meet schedule deadlines. * Strong computer skills with solid understanding of MS Office Suite and applications. * Familiarity with S1000D Standard, Webex authoring, and Localized CSDB desired. * Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret DoD Clearance. * Other duties as assigned by supervisor., * Bachelor's Degree with four (4) years of technical publication authoring experience with structured authoring environments to include unstructured, and/or structured FrameMaker, Technical Publication. * Graduate degree with two (2) years of technical publication authoring experience with structured authoring environments to include unstructured, and/or structured FrameMaker, Technical Publication. * In lieu of a degree, minimum of eight (8) years of technical publication authoring experience with structured authoring environments to include unstructured, and/or structured FrameMaker, Technical Publication. * Must be a U.S. Citizen. Preferred Additional Skills: * Active Secret DoD Clearance. ## Description The Specialist, Technical Writing will be a part of the Technical Publications team, committed to providing quality and timely publication deliverables for commercial and government projects in a dynamic environment. The Specialist, Technical Writer is responsible for gathering, composing, and editing technical information to prepare flight manuals, maintenance manuals, and other technical documentation for our warfighters. Essential Functions: * Prior experience authoring Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETM), technical maintenance manuals, Flight Operation Manuals, and in an S1000D environment for Air Force programs. * Working knowledge of or experience with Rivet Joint/Cobra Ball/Combat Sent Mission system architecture and mission profile. Working knowledge of KC-135 or RC-135 aircraft systems and operations * Interpret engineering drawings, wire lists, schematics, hardware specifications, software requirements specifications, software interface control documents, test procedures. * Conduct interviews with engineering personnel to ensure the technical documentation is precise, comprehensive, and meets professional/MIL standards. * Works under general supervision and may be responsible for entire programs., L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. 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