COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Pinnacle is seeking a Technical Writer I to support our Integrated Product Support business area in our Lexington, KY office. Pinnacle, headquartered in Huntsville, AL, is a leading innovator, developer, and provider of defense and aerospace products and services. Pinnacle fosters a work-hard, play-hard corporate culture, with many opportunities for advancement and career progression in a fast-paced organization that is experiencing exponential growth. Approaching our 10th Anniversary, Pinnacle has been on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies list in 2013, 2015, 2016, and 2017! While Pinnacle offers competitive, traditional benefits, we are excited about the recent implementation of an Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)!

JOB DESCRIPTION
Writes, rewrites and/or edits technical documents such as technical procedure manuals, user manuals, programming manuals, service manuals, operational specifications, and related technical publications to communicate clearly and effectively technical specifications and instructions to a wide range of audiences. Acquires subject knowledge by interviewing product developers, observing performance of production methods, referring to technical specifications, blueprints, engineering illustrations, and trade journals.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience developing paper-based operator manuals
• Knowledge of fixed and rotary wing military aircraft systems and operation is essential. SOF experience is highly desired
• Candidate must have a strong working knowledge of military specifications to include those pertinent to the development of operator, abbreviated checklists, and Modification Work Orders (MWOs)
• Must be able to work efficiently and effectively within team environment
• This position requires strong organizational and communications skills (verbal and written)
• Strong administrative/PC skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks are a must
• Preferred skills include: Experience using Microsoft Office products and Authoring software tools (i.e., FrameMaker, Arbortext Epic Editor, or compatible SGML/XML applications)

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree or a HS diploma and 4 years of related work experience or an AS and 2 years of related experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (Certifications, Etc.)
Must have a current secret clearance or the ability to obtain a secret clearance

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Pinnacle Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran