Engineer Technician / Technical Writer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description : Q.E.D. SYSTEMS, INC., a local Marine Engineering firm has immediate full-time positions available for an Engineering Technician / Technical Writer to develop / change Technical Manuals and Preventive Maintenance procedures.

Job Duties : The candidate will be responsible for creating and publishing technical documentation and manuals for the organization. The candidate will collect and interpret technical data or information and coordinate a layout for publication. The candidate will also be responsible for producing high quality documentation, such as articles and guides, to explain technical concepts in a way that is informative and easy to understand.

Job Requirements / skill sets :

Essential Skills :

• Proficiency in reading and interpreting standard Navy drawings.
• Understand the standard format of Navy Technical Manuals including the implementation of changes as a result of Ship Alterations, or responses to Technical Manual Deficiency Evaluation Reports (TMDER).
• Proficient use of Standard Generalized Markup Language (SGML) and Extensible Markup Language (XML).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs (WORD, EXCEL, OUTLOOK, etc.).
• Competent technical writing skills, to include grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Competent typing and keyboarding skills.
• Strong organizational skills, computer file management, and attention to detail.

Highly Desirable requirements :

All other duties as assigned.

Education Requirements : Minimum of H.S. Diploma or GED

EOE M / F : QED is an equal opportunity employer including disability / vets.