Junior Technical Writer

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Junior Technical Writer

Program Summary

KBR strives to create a safer, more secure and sustainable world by bringing together the best and brightest to deliver technologies and solutions that help our customers accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. Our Las Cruces, NM office is an engineering and manufacturing facility that provides solutions for our customers with safety and quality at the forefront of our operations.

Why Join KBR?

· Cutting edge projects, relevant to real world challenges

· Work in a collaborative and dynamic team environment

· Competitive pay and great company culture

Roles and Responsibilities

• Work alongside engineers to create technical design, operations, maintenance, & drawing documents for existing and future systems

• Create new and update any legacy documents already developed

• Research, develop, and/or update content for printed manuals, Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), I-types, and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) documents, illustrations, and parts breakdown manuals

• Gather and research technical information, including engineering and development information, for use in documentation activities, prepare draft material for internal review by subject matter experts and final review by customer

• Must exhibit flexibility of work hours to adjust to surge situations based on critical mission requirements

• Travel may be required to support projects; this may involve airline travel

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in an applicable technical field or equivalent experience and excellent written communication skills.

• Ability to obtain and maintain the clearance needed to perform job duties.

• Must be a U.S. citizen with valid documentation,

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in in an applicable technical field

• Ability to read & edit engineering drawings, blueprints, wiring diagrams and schematics

• Proven ability to prepare draft material for internal review by subject matter experts and final review by customer

• Must be flexible and have the ability to adapt to new information and programs

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Previous experience researching, reviewing and understanding technical information as well as developing procedural information for technical documentation

• Working knowledge and experience with space, engineering support, or IT related projects

• CAD products, including but not limited to AutoCad & SolidWorks

• Proficient in Microsoft office suite & Adobe Acrobat Pro

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture.  These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company.  That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together. 

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.