At AMEWAS, we don’t just support defense- we shape it. For over 40 years, we’ve been a trusted partner of the Department of Defense (DoD) by providing cutting-edge engineering, testing, and evaluation for U.S. Navy weapons systems.

Our people are the heart of our mission. Across our headquarters in California, Maryland, and offices in Orlando, FL, and San Diego, CA, you'll find a diverse and driven team committed to making a real impact for our Nation’s Warfighters.

If you're ready to grow your skills, be challenged by meaningful work, and contribute to something bigger…this is where you belong.

Come do work that matters. Join AMEWAS.
 

The Position:

AMEWAS is seeking a highly motivated and talented Technical Writer-Journeyman to support Digital and Electro Magnetic Spectrum. The salary range of this position is $80,000.00 - $110,000.00 and is commensurate with experience. This position is not eligible for remote work; on-site support is required.

About the location:

Point Mugu, CA: To learn more about the Point Mugu surrounding area, please click here: www.visitoxnard.com

A typical day as a Technical Writer-Journeyman may include:

• Writes technical materials such as test reports, equipment manuals, appendices or operating/maintenance instructions
• Assists in layout work
• Creates and maintains multiple documents associated with product deliveries including, but not limited to:
  • Logistics, Configuration Management, Systems Engineering and Test for Domestic and Foreign Military Sales (FMS):
  • Software Description Documents (SDD)
  • Software Version Documents (SVD)
  • Test and Evaluation (T&E)
  • Test Plans and Interim Summary Reports (ISR)
• Interacts with internal teams and customers as needed to confirm the Software User Manuals (SUM) changes
• Supports regular/recurring interface meetings with the customers regarding domestic and FMS SUM versions
• Supports the reviews of product release recommendations
• Reviews/Provides updates to requirements, cyber and integration documents
• Assists in creating templates to help manage data appropriately
• Collaborates with other functional areas to verify the accuracy of data against program-specific artifacts
• Assists in the creation of other ad-hoc project-related documentation as needed

Must-haves:

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• 3 years of relevant work experience
• 3-10 years of experience writing technical material (test reports, equipment manuals, appendices or operating/maintenance instructions)
• The ability to assist in layout work
• The ability to create and maintain multiple documents associated with product deliveries including, but not limited to:
  • Logistics, Configuration Management, Systems Engineering and Test for Domestic and Foreign Military Sales (FMS):
  • Software Description Documents (SDD)
  • Software Version Documents (SVD)
  • Test and Evaluation (T&E)
  • Test Plans and Interim Summary Reports (ISR)
• The ability to interact with internal teams and customers as needed to confirm the Software User Manuals (SUM) changes
• Experience supporting regular and recurring interface meetings with the customers regarding domestic and FMS SUM versions
• Experience supporting the reviews of product release recommendations
• Skills to review and provide updates to requirements, cyber and integration documents
• The ability to assist in creating templates to help manage data appropriately
• Proficiency in collaborating with other functional areas to verify the accuracy of data against program-specific artifacts
• Experience assisting in the creation of other ad-hoc project-related documentation as needed
• The ability to be trained to verify and coordinate Department of the Navy (DoN) Application and Database Management System (DADMS) submissions with Cyber Security
• Experience managing/monitoring/updating information from cybersecurity databases into program-related systems
• Experience in reviewing all active application components and associated versions active in the fleet
• Experience ensuring that applications are active in DADMS, not expired or about to expire
• Knowledge of updating all active component records to denote DADMS ID, current status of components and expiration in DADMS into related systems
• Background in maintaining information in program-related systems
• Experience performing technical writing tasks
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills and experience working in a team environment
• Strong analytical and logical problem-solving skills
• The ability to work independently
• Self-starter and detail oriented mindset
• Advanced knowledge and use of Microsoft Office suite programs (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• The ability to maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance-Secret Clearance required to start

Desired Skills:

• Experience with SCRUM
• Experience with Arbortext
• Experience with S1000D

Skills Crucial to Success at AMEWAS:

Candidates must demonstrate a customer-focused mindset, professionalism, and discretion, while working collaboratively with management and teams to meet objectives. Candidates should be hard-working individuals with strong attention to detail and the ability to foster a positive, team-oriented culture.

Physical Environment and Working Conditions:

The physical environment for this position requires the employee to work in an office, sitting in a cubicle or at a desk, looking at a computer for most of the workday. Work is physically comfortable. The employee has discretion about sitting, walking, standing, etc.

The employee may be required to travel short distances to offices/conference rooms and buildings on site or near the work site. On rare occasions, overnight travel may be required.

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Here’s an added perk: If you’re a current AMEWAS employee and your referral is hired, you could earn a referral bonus!

Our Excellent Benefits and Perks:

Staying connected to our core values sets us apart from our competition! AMEWAS recognizes and rewards performance, dedication, and creativity. We are committed to investing in our employees and their future by providing them with competitive compensation, creative work teams, and the opportunity to grow in their career. We also provide a robust benefits package, including:
 

• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), Life/AD&D/STD/LTD insurance
• Paid vacation, holiday and sick leave
• Generous tuition and training assistance program
• Relocation assistance
• Sign-on bonuses
• Employee longevity recognition
• Community involvement and outreach
• Team building events
• Recognition program
• Wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mobile service discount
• Fitness reimbursement program

AMEWAS is committed to equal employment opportunity. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Recruiting department via phone at 301-863-7102 or email at recruiting@amewas.com.

AMEWAS participates in E-Verify to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.

Please note: AMEWAS does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party staffing agencies, recruiters, or headhunters.