• Technical Writer 1

    Safran (Gainesville, TX)


    Technical Writer 1

    Job details

    General information

    Entity

    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 Seats is one of the world's leading manufacturers of aircraft seats, for both crew and passengers. 1 million Safran Seats-manufactured aircraft seats are currently in service with air fleets around the world.

     

    Reference number

     

    2025-167814

    Job details

    Domain

     

    Programs / Customer Relations

     

    Job field / Job profile

     

    Customer services and support - Integrated product support management

     

    Job title

     

    Technical Writer 1

     

    Employment type

     

    Permanent

     

    Professional category

     

    Professional, Engineer & Manager

     

    Part time / Full time

     

    Full-time

    Job description

    POWERED BY TEAMWORK. 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.

     

    We trust our employees to bring bold ideas to build the future of aerospace together, contributing to our ranking by TIME as the leading Aerospace & Defense company on the 2023 World's Best Companies list (#59 on the full list). In this role, you'll play a pivotal part in working with various departments to pull together information to create and revise Service Bulletins for customers. Use Engineering blueprints to create and revise customer Component Maintenance Manuals and other related manuals. 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”.

     

    Main Function Responsibilities

     

    A) Creates technical documentation based on engineering drawings.

     

    B) Corresponds with Engineering and Manufacturing (and other applicable) departments to ensure correctness of technical documentation.

     

    C) Revises and maintains technical documentation based on engineering drawings and previous documentation.

     

    D) Creates and completes Component Maintenance Manual (CMM) updates and revisions as required.

     

    E) Creates and completes Service Bulletin/Service Information (SB/SIL) as required.

     

    F) Work within tight schedules to complete documentation in a timely and thorough manner.

     

    G) Performs other duties as assigned.

     

    Candidate skills & requirements

    Qualification Requirements

    A. Education & Qualification:

    • Bachelor's degree in English or technical discipline or equivalent experience (6 Years in a related field) highly recommended.

    B. Work Experience - Technical knowledge:

    • Minimum two years' experience in technical writing desirable.

    C. Professional Skills:

    • Must have working knowledge of blueprints.

    • Knowledge of Safran Seats USA products preferred.

    • Understanding of ATA Spec 2200 preferred.

    • Proficiency in at least 2 of the following programs or equivalent software recommended:

    • Arbortext

    • Framemaker

    • Graphic software, such as IsoDraw, Corel

    • Must have the ability to generate written communication and to operate required office equipment.

    • Ability to read and review written communication.

    • Speech and hearing abilities that allow individual to communicate clearly and distinctly in English.

    D. Behavioral Skills:

    • Ability to take initiative

    • Accept responsibility

    • Adaptability-flexibility

    • Self-confidence

    • Self-motivation

    • Must be comfortable with multiple tasks

    E. Desirable Aspects:

    • Ability to work in Catia V5 to pull views needed

     

    Physical Demands: This position requires extended periods of sitting while working with computers and viewing computer monitors and other office equipment. Finger dexterity needed in using misc. office equipment such as telephone, computer and copy machine, etc. Bending, stooping, reaching, and lifting up to approximately twenty pounds are required during tasks related to the job.

     

    Work environment: The work environment includes office setting with moderate office noise

     

    Travel: None

     

    Annual salary

     

    Based on market data.

     

    Job location

     

    Job location

     

    North America, United States, Texas

     

    City (-ies)

     

    Gainesville

     

    Applicant criteria

     

    Minimum education level achieved

     

    Bachelor's Degree

     

    Minimum experience level required

    First experience

    Additional Languages preferred

     

    English (Fluent)

     

    ITAR Controlled Position: Select "Yes" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency

     

    Yes