Technical Writer
Join Us as a Technical Writer! Are you ready to make a significant impact in an innovative environment? At ORBCOMM, we’re on the hunt for a passionate Technical Writer who thrives in a fast-paced, agile setting. We want you to transform your ideas into action and drive our mission forward. You may work in a flexible hybrid schedule from our Galway, Ireland or Hyderabad, India offices, or remotely.
What You’ll Do
Plan, research, write, and edit documentation, including help text, user guides, technical documentation, release notes for software, operational guides, etc., while following processes, guidelines, and operating procedures.
Maintain high documentation quality standards.
Determine documentation requirements and make plans for meeting them.
Assess the audience’s needs and adjust tone and terminology to ensure understanding of the technical information.
Organize and structure technical content in a way that makes it easy for the reader to follow.
Meet with developers, programmers, subject matter experts, and project managers to gather information and learn about specific products or processes.
Investigate the accuracy of the information collected by making direct use of the material being documented.
Gather feedback from stakeholders to improve technical documentation.
Provide guidance and knowledge transfer to team members.
Maintain existing documentation content to ensure it is current.
Perform any other work related to this role.
Who You Are
4+ years' experience with Madcap Flare and Capture (Intermediate level or higher).
3 to 5 years' experience in a similar position.
Bachelor's degree in English, Technical Writing, or related field required.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.
Familiarity with Jira for task tracking.
Familiarity with version control repositories and clients such as TortoiseSVN.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and detail-oriented.
Ability to manage your daily workload and juggle multiple projects with minimal supervision.
Ability to convey complex information in a clear and concise manner.
Ability to meet multiple concurrent deadlines.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to edit and proofread our work.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet very tight delivery schedules.
Benefits of Working Here
A career with ORBCOMM offers a unique opportunity to grow your skills and expand your expertise in a collaborative, innovative environment. We provide a competitive, locally relevant benefits package designed to support our employees worldwide. Benefits vary by location and include health and wellness coverage, paid time off, retirement or savings programs, flexible work arrangements, insurance coverage, lifestyle perks, and employee discounts—helping you thrive both professionally and personally.
EEO and Accessibility Statement
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and appreciate all applicants for their interest in joining our team. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. At ORBCOMM, we are also dedicated to ensuring accessibility and are pleased to offer accommodations for individuals with disabilities upon request throughout all aspects of the selection process.
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