L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

9/80 work schedule available for most U.S. and Canada employees, effective October 24, 2022.

Technical Writer

Reference #20225

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 

Produce technical content to support internal and external programs as required. 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.Research documentation and develop data from system requirements specifications, design documents and SME interaction.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 operations and maintenance manuals according to industry and Customer specifications and standards (US MIL SPEC, ATA 100, S1000D, DITA)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 

Excellent written communication abilitiesStrong mastery of the English languageGood interpersonal and organizational skillsAdobe FrameMaker or other technical publishing package desirableXML/SGML desirableExperienced user of Microsoft Office tools with emphasis on Word, Powerpoint, Excel and MS ProjectFamiliarity with Interactive Electronic Technical Manual implementation desirableAble to read, interpret and translate engineering drawings, specifications and other technical documentation into operating and maintenance information for system operators and maintainers.Familiar with Teamcenter or other PLM systems is an asset

Desired Education and Experiences 

Bachelors’ degree in relevant discipline and 4 years’ technical writing experience, orGraduate degree in relevant discipline and 2 year’s technical writing experience, or In lieu of a degree, minimum 8 years technical writing experiencePractical experience of SGML/XML preferably to S1000D or other Military standards is preferred.Experience within an ILS or technical publications environment is an asset.Technical experience operating or maintaining complex electronic systems and equipment within a military environment is an asset.

#LI-BD1

L3Harris performs background checks prior to employment as all applicants must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program and obtain and maintain a positive security assessment. Some positions may require a government of Canada “Reliability” status and/or Level 2 (Secret) security clearance. In addition, L3Harris performs pre-employment substance abuse testing where required.

At L3Harris, we foster an inclusive, equitable and diverse workplace. 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. For applicants with disabilities, we will provide you with accommodation so that you have what you need in order to be at your best.