COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Pinnacle is seeking a Technical Writer I to support our IPT business area. Pinnacle, headquartered in Huntsville, AL, is a leading innovator, developer, and provider of defense and aerospace products and services. Pinnacle fosters a corporate culture with many opportunities for advancement and career progression. We are a dynamic, fast-paced organization that is experiencing exponential growth. Pinnacle has been on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies list in 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019!  Pinnacle offers competitive, traditional benefits, and we are excited about our 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:

1) Experience developing paper‐based maintenance manuals and/or Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs).
2) Knowledge of fixed and rotary wing military aircraft systems and operation is essential. Avionics or electrical experience desired.
3) Candidate must have a strong working knowledge of military specifications to include those pertinent to the development of operator and maintenance manuals, abbreviated checklists, inspection manuals, work cards, Repair Parts and Special Tools List (RPSTL) manuals, and Modification Work Orders (MWOs).
4) Must be able to work efficiently and effectively within team environment.
5) Candidate must have a current DoD clearance or the ability to obtain one (Secret).
6) This position requires strong organizational and communications skills (verbal and written).
7) Strong administrative/PC skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks are a must.

Skills and Experience Preferences:
Experience using Microsoft Office products and Authoring software tools (i.e., FramMaker, Arbortext
Epic Editor, or compatible SGML/XML applications).

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree and 4+ years related work experience or a Master's degree with 2+ years related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (Certifications, Etc.)

Travel up to 5% required.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Pinnacle Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
Pinnacle Solutions, Inc. is an AAP/EEO/VEVRRA equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, gender, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, or veteran status.

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