• Technical Writer

    SubCom (Portsmouth, NH)


    Are you looking for an opportunity with plenty of growth potential? Do you enjoy working in an exciting, fast-paced, collaborative environment? Are you interested in working with the world's most innovative companies to create a more connected world?

     

    Connecting Continents. Impacting Communities.

     

    The backbone of the Internet is a series of high-tech subsea fiber optic cables deployed throughout the globe - SubCom has deployed over 50% of them. Our employees ensure data communications networks are engineered, manufactured, deployed to the highest standards, enabling faster and more reliable connectivity to communities worldwide. Every member of the SubCom team plays a role in an end-to-end process that is critical to enterprises, governments, big cities, and rural towns.

     

    We encourage, expect, and value creativity, thoughtful risk taking, openness to change, and diverse perspectives. Whether you're a seasoned applicant seeking a new and exciting challenge, or you're new to the workforce and looking for a flexible, rewarding, and fast-paced position with an innovative and stable organization (since 1953), SubCom has opportunities to advance your career.

    Position Overview

    The Technical Writer will support the Marine Construction & Network Services Documentation Team in the production

     

    of world class documentation for our customers, both internal and external.

    Responsibilities

    + Responsible for documentation compilation, formatting, graphics, and chart production as per company design and contract requirements.

    + Helps establish, maintain, and support aspects of the document management program, while supporting continuous process improvement initiatives.

    + Must work well in a rapid paced environment

    + Must be flexible and able to handle and prioritize many projects at a time

    + Responsible for supporting standardization tools and methods and providing quality control to documentation products.

    Qualifications

    + BA or BS degree in English, Graphics Design or other degree with qualified experience in the field of documentation management and quality control.

    + Experience using MS Office products and Adobe Illustrator and/or related software suites.

    + Experience with other Adobe products (e.g., InDesign, Photoshop) and other related software.

    + Advanced understanding of the fundamentals of documentation management, quality control of documentation, and some experience with graphic design.

     

    NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

     

    Candidates for positions with SubCom must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

     

    Our selection procedure is based on local, state and federal law.

     

    Please be sure to attach a resume to your application. We are not able to consider applications without a resume.

    BENEFITS

    SubCom offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to: competitive salaries, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverages, FSA, HSA, generous vacation, paid sick leave, paid parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, and a 401(k) plan with generous company match. Additionally, some positions may be eligible for shift differential.

    AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL EMPLOYER OPPORTUNITY

    SubCom is committed to providing a work environment that prohibits discrimination based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable law or regulation.

     

    SubCom engineers, manufactures, and installs subsea fiber optic data cables - the unsung heroes of global communication. With an unrelenting focus on quality, reliability, and value, SubCom offers flexible end-to-end building blocks for the high-tech networks that are the backbone of the world's digital infrastructure. While the company's origins date back to the mid-19th century, SubCom has deployed enough cable to circle the equator more than 25 times since its entry into the communications industry in 1955.

    SUBCOM'S CORE VALUES

    Quality - Accountability - Teamwork - Innovation