Sr. Technical Writer

Technical Writer

Reference #32833

Waterdown, Ontario

About the Role

Reporting to the Wescam ILS Manager, the Technical Writer will produce and maintain technical manuals for Wescam’s portfolio of MX-Series products and associated Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance mission system equipment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and publish operating manuals for Wescam MX-Series and ISR systems according to industry and Customer specifications and standards
• Research documentation and develop data from system requirements specifications, design documents and SME interaction.
• Implement updates to all publications to ensure consistency with equipment design.
• Proof read text and illustrations as well as other documentation related to customer requirements.
• Support the technical publications input to bid and proposal activities by generation of task estimates, compliance responses and production of proposal material.
• Final editing of manuals, releasing publication material using Team Center Product Lifecycle Management System.
• Develop effective business relationships with design and systems engineering staff for the purpose of generating and reviewing manuals.
• Assist the Wescam ILS Manager in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide input into Technical Publications staff appraisals and annual goal setting.
• Other tasks as assigned by the ILS manager

Required Capabilities

Desired Education and Experiences

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