Date Posted: 2024-09-23 Country: United States of America Location: HVA34: Sterling, VA 22640 Davis Dr , Sterling, VA, 20164-7104 USA Position Role Type: Unspecified Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. As a Technical Publications Specialist, you will work independently to analyzes and monitor complex publications, and collaborate cross-functionally to create and distribute technical publications. You will establish and maintain internal and external company contacts for Collins Aerospace equipment and/or specific platform subject matter expertise. This position will work onsite in our Sterling, VA facility. What You Will Do + Works independently to develop moderately complex technical manuals such as operation and maintenance manuals, maintenance instruction manuals, maintenance requirement cards, technical work cards, user manuals, instructor operator handbooks, training documentation, and other technical documentation + Researches and analyzes Engineering drawings consisting of product tree, assembly, installation, parts list, cable list, wiring diagrams, and schematic diagrams as well as utilizes system architecture diagrams, Engineering specifications, and test procedures to develop new or revise existing technical manuals + Works with engineers and other technical personnel to develop and verify technical manual content + Develops illustrations and diagrams of Engineering drawings utilizing Adobe Illustrator and/or CorelDraw + Participates in determining objectives of assignments. Plans, schedules, and arranges own activities to accomplish objectives + Develops technical manuals and training documentation in accordance with various military standards, Technical Manual Contract Requirements (TMCRs), and Data Item Descriptions (DIDs) + Assigns work and provides guidance to lower-level technical writers + Provides editing and formatting support of Engineering documentation + Participates in peer reviews of documentation developed by colleagues Qualifications You Must Have + Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience + Active and transferable U.S. Department of Defense issued security clearance is required prior to start date + U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance + Prior experience using Microsoft Office 365 + Working knowledge of PTC Arbortext Editor, Adobe Illustrator and CorelDraw is required + Technical Writing experience within the aerospace and defense industry is required What We Offer ​ + Medical, dental, and vision insurance ​ + Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees ​ + Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option ​ + Tuition reimbursement program ​ + Student Loan Repayment Program ​ + Life insurance and disability coverage ​ + Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection ​ + Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits ​ + Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning ​ + Adoption Assistance          ​ + Autism Benefit ​ + Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions ​ + Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program ​ + Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits ​ + Bright Horizons, child and elder care services ​ + Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program ​ + And more!  Learn More & Apply Now! ​ Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success . We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility. ​ Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today. ​ *Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. ​ Onsit e: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. ​ At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again. ​ ​ Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day. The salary range for this role is 85,000 USD - 179,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance. This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply. RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window. RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link (http://www.rtx.com/privacy/Job-Applicant-Privacy-Notice) to read the Policy and Terms Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.