GATR Technologies is a fast growing satellite communications company in Huntsville, Alabama, that designs, develops, and manufactures unique inflatable satellite antenna systems.  For more information about GATR, visit our website at www.gatr.com.

Job Summary:

Prepare, organize, update, and maintain associated documents for user documentation, internal area work instructions, logistics, product maintenance, sustainment, and training materials. Drive the creation of a documentation methodology and framework and maintain proper methodology for purposes of consistency, continuity and efficiency. This position translates business specifications into user documentation. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate with program managers to gather customer documentation requirements.

• Create and update of customer technical manuals, user guides, and training documentation. Work with trainers, customer support personnel, engineers and draftsmen to create content. • Incorporate configuration updates into new and released documents.

• Write area work instructions/test procedures, technical bulletins and testing forms based on engineering requirements.

• Frequent interaction with site government and contractor personnel as it pertains to the development of technical documentation including user manuals, test plans and procedures, specifications, white papers, equipment and/or system training materials and technology description documents.

• Explain highly technical data and information in simplistic language for end users of complex electronic hardware and software systems and projects.

• Gather and convert technical data into a written narrative.

• Assists sales and marketing with creation of data sheets and trade show materials

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong technical writing skills

• Working knowledge of DoD Technical Manual standards and style guides

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio

• Document management and development experience with Tactical or Enterprise SATCOM systems is desirable.

• Experience with Adobe Pro and Photoshop or similar software for imaging

Credentials and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required

• 5 years of technical writing experience required

• U.S. citizen

We look forward to learning  more about you and encourage you to learn more about us at www.gatr.com. GATR offers competitive pay and excellent benefits plans.  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and also make employment decisions without regard to disability or protected veteran status.  We assure you that all of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.