Job Description
Job Description
Why Join Rincon Research Corporation (RRC)?
At Rincon Research Corporation, our primary business is innovating, developing, and fielding digital signal processing (DSP) products and services for the United States Defense and Intelligence Communities in support of national security.
Rincon Research Corporation, a 100% employee-owned company, is looking for an experienced Technical Writer to join the Technical Publications & Business Development Operations Team. We create and publish a variety of technical communications products to support the cutting-edge digital signal processing and communications systems that Rincon designs and delivers to national intelligence agencies and the Department of Defense.
At Rincon, we are passionate about fulfilling the national security mission that we are honored to support. Rincon employees work in small interdisciplinary teams, which allows for significant responsibility from the start. You will be a good fit at Rincon if you have a strong work ethic and enthusiasm for working in a high-profile, fast-paced, mission-oriented culture with other clever, bright, hard-working people.
Come join the team that is creating cutting edge signal processing and geolocation systems for the future!
When applying online please include a well-formatted cover letter, resume, and writing samples or your application will not be considered further.
What are the primary responsibilities in the Technical Writer position?
- Be receptive to mentoring on writing, editing, and a variety of technical topics.
- Integrate into various teams to collaborate on software development projects to produce quality project documentation that meets aggressive schedules.
- Produce and maintain full suites of documentation products, including operator guides, quick-start guides, training materials, hardware supplements, software and maintenance manuals, and test plan and procedure documentation.
- Become a key member of the Business Development Operations center, supporting Federal Government market surveys, white papers, and proposals from bid decision through award.
- Work on technical briefings, technical reports, manuals, and marketing materials for high-performance electronic hardware.
What required background will make you successful?
- Bachelor’s Degree in Scientific & Technical Communication, Technical Writing, or related writing or technology-oriented discipline
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
- Proficiency in Windows environment
- Excellent writing fundamentals, including impeccable skills finding and fixing errors in grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure
- Ability to assimilate complex information quickly and translate it into appropriate products for the intended audience
- Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI security clearance
- US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED
Desired skills:
- Current TS/SCI security clearance
- Familiarity with SharePoint, GitLab, or similar configuration control tools
- Familiarity with manipulating PDF files in Adobe Acrobat Pro
- Familiarity with graphics-development tools, such as Photoshop, Visio, Gimp, etc.
- Familiarity with Linux command line and environment
Where is the position located?
This position can be located at any of our locations: Tucson, AZ; Centennial, CO; Chantilly, VA; Palm Bay, FL.
What benefits does RRC offer?
- 100% employer-paid premiums for family medical and dental insurance, employee life insurance, short-term and long-term disability (STD & LTD)
- Flexible reimbursement spending accounts for medical expense and dependent care
- Immediate participation and vesting in the company’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401(k) Plan
- Employer contributions to RRC’s ESOP
- Employer matching contributions to the company’s 401( k) Plan
- Employer discretionary contributions to the company’s 401(k) Plan
Rincon Research Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.