Rocket Lab is hiring: Technical Publications Writer Illustrator I in Wall Townsh

Job Description

Are you ready to be part of a team that drives big ideas and even bigger wins?

At Safran, we believe in the power of both collaboration and individual contributions.

We understand that it takes diverse perspectives, problem-solving skills, dependability, and trust to push each other forward and achieve great success.

For us, working here is more than just a job; it's a passion.

There's the unique opportunity to lead the way in aerospace and defense and contribute to creating a safer and more sustainable world.

The Technical Writer/Illustrator will prepare written technical publications in accordance with Project Engineer's and Supervisor's instructions to specific, established (Air Transport Association) specifications and individual customer requirements, e.g. ATA 2200, S100D and SGML format requirements.

The Technical Writer/Illustrator is responsible for the preparation of illustrative inputs (artwork) for manuals, Service Bulletins, Service Information Letters, Folding Procedures, and Technical Proposals.

Join our team and become part of the group that's making amazing things happen on the ground and in the skies.

Together, we'll proudly step back and say, “We did that”.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Preparation of Component Maintenance Manuals (CMM) and Folding Procedures (FP) for use by our in house personnel and customer's field personnel.
• Research and preparation of illustrated parts lists and parts breakdowns as required per document.
• Research and preparation of Service Information Letters and Service Bulletins.
• Coordinate with Technical Illustrators the preparation of illustrative matter (artwork, perspectives, and orthographic as related to the aforementioned duties and documentation).
• Interact with Technicians, Engineers, Manufacturing and other writers in gathering information for documentation updates.
• Reads and interprets company drawings, engineering drawings and ECN's when information is needed for direct input to technical publication documents (Service Bulletins, Manuals, S.I.L.'s).
• Participate in company validations of new programs and is responsible for recording, capturing and implementing changes agreed upon by the validating group
• (Manufacturing, QA, Engineering and Technical Publications Supervisor)
• Other duties as assigned.
• Preparation and layout of isometric drawings, 2D drawings and illustrations, exploded assembly instructional type (Component Maintenance Manuals, Service Bulletins), test fixture and special tools to support Technical Publication data requirements.
• Preparation of changes to artwork mandated by ECNs, EWOs, or other source of data.
• Preparation, writing and layout of instructions and art for Folding Procedures.
• No travel required.

Job Requirements

• Ability to read and understand a technical document.

- Basic
• Experience with writing & the ability to follow formats and guidelines.

-Basic
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.

- Basic
• Ability to meet deadlines.- Basic
• Organizational skills.

- Basic
• Strong communication skills- Basic.
• Ability to present status updates with supervisor support in meetings.

– Basic.
• Associate's Degree (or higher) preferred with at least three years of related experience and/or training.

Engineering or Technical background and two years Technical Writing experience

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Note for level:
• Basic: Incumbent is able to use their knowledge/skill with support by more experienced individuals.
• Advanced: Incumbent is able to independently use their knowledge/skill.
• Expert: Incumbent is able to train others on their knowledge/skill.

• Ability to read and understand a technical document.

- Basic
• Experience with writing & the ability to follow formats and guidelines.

-Basic
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.

- Basic
• Ability to meet deadlines.- Basic
• Organizational skills.

- Basic
• Strong communication skills- Basic.
• Ability to present status updates with supervisor support in meetings.

– Basic.

Education and/or Experience:
• Associate's Degree (or higher) preferred with at least three years of related experience and/or training.

Engineering or Technical background and two years Technical Writing experience

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Most work is conducted from a sitting position, however, both standing and walking are required as well as ability to talk and hear.

The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Work sometimes involves working near moving or mechanical equipment.

The employee is regularly exposed to fumes and airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Company Information

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets.

Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible.

Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's World's best companies 2024 ranking.

Safran Aerosystems is one of the world leaders in aviation systems dedicated to aircraft and helicopter safety, as well as fluid and fuel management.

The company is a key player in the field of flight safety (oxygen, evacuation, floatation) and participates in the decarbonization of aviation through enabling sustainable alternative fuels and new engine architectures.

It has 5,200 employees in 7 countries.