Job Description
Job Description
Kratos is currently seeking a skilled and experienced Technical Writer to support the development and maintenance of technical documentation for the Combat Systems Operational Sequencing System (CSOSS) program. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with PTC Arbortext Editor and IsoDraw, with a strong understanding of CSOSS technical writing standards and document configuration for Navy ship classes.
Key Responsibilities \n - Develop, revise, and maintain moderately complex technical documentation, including procedures, illustrations, and manuals for Navy systems.
\n - Create and edit content using tools such as Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word, Arbortext Editor, and IsoDraw 7.
\n - Utilize the Navy Publishing Application (NPA) Contenta system to develop XML-based documentation.
\n - Interpret design documents, engineering drawings, procedures, and test specifications to produce accurate CSOSS procedures and diagrams.
\n - Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and technical staff to gather and validate information.
\n - Develop and maintain a database of Combat System and Training System configurations.
\n - Conduct Quality Assurance (QA) reviews of technical documentation for accuracy, clarity, and adherence to CSOSS standards.
\n - Support the CSOSS documentation lifecycle for Naval ship classes, including CVN, LHD, LHA, and LCS.
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Required Qualifications \n - Minimum of 5 years of experience using PTC Arbortext Editor and IsoDraw.
\n - Minimum of 3 years of experience with the CSOSS processes and pocedures.
\n - Proven experience writing and editing XML-based technical documentation in a defense or engineering environment.
\n - Proficient with Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and other Microsoft Office applications.
\n - Experience working within structured content management systems (CMS), especially Contenta
\n - Familiarity with Navy ship systems is highly desirable.
\n - Ability to read and interpret engineering diagrams and technical reports.
\n - Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
\n - Strong attention to detail and quality control.
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Education & Clearance Requirements - Bachelor's degree in a technical field, English, communications, or related discipline; or 5 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree
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Preferred Qualifications \n - Prior experience documenting Navy systems or within defense contracting
\n - Working knowledge of Clarizen or other project management systems
\n - Experience with Adobe Illustrator or additional illustration tools
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Physical Requirements - Job performance will normally require only minor lifting and carrying of boxes of records or equipment
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