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 abilities + Strong mastery of the English language + Good interpersonal and organizational skills + Adobe FrameMaker or other technical publishing package desirable + XML/SGML desirable + Experienced user of Microsoft Office tools with emphasis on Word, Powerpoint, Excel and MS Project + Familiarity with Interactive Electronic Technical Manual implementation desirable + Able 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, or + Graduate degree in relevant discipline and 2 year’s technical writing experience, or + In lieu of a degree, minimum 8 years technical writing experience + Practical 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 Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/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. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.