Intern, Technical Writer
Job Summary
EP Systems is recruiting for a Technical Writer internship (Pathways) position. If you are interested in experiencing all aspects of planning, developing, and authoring technical documentation in a highly successful start-up that is pioneering cutting-edge, electric propulsion technologies for the aviation, aerospace, automotive, marine, and space industries, we are interested in talking to you!
Technical Writer Responsibilities
- Plan, draft, revise, and copy edit technical documents and presentations for the engineering and quality departments
- Communicate effectively across a multidisciplinary, matrixed organization
- Advise on the use of correct written English
- Develop company standards and templates for documentation
Technical Writer Skills
- Currently enrolled in a full-time degree program, pursuing a degree in technical communications, English, or STEM (juniors, seniors, and graduate students)
- Ability to tackle logical problem solving
- Ability to manage parallel development of multiple, interrelated documents
- Ability to meet deadlines and manage stress effectively in high-pressure situations
- Understanding of technical writing principles and ability to communicate technical concepts effectively in writing
- Strong sense of discretion and confidentiality
- Ability to work independently and with a team
- Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Possess professional, technical proficiency in written and spoken English
- Authoring experience related to technology (preferred)
- Experience with peer tutoring or collaborative copy editing (preferred)
Benefits
- Opportunity for hands-on learning to aid in career development in a fast-paced, progressive company
- Learn from a team of experienced engineers
- Paid internship with the opportunity for continued employment
Electric Power Systems Inc (EPS) is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination and harassment against employees, applicants for employment, individuals providing services in the workplace pursuant to a contract, unpaid interns and volunteers based on their actual or perceived: race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status (including registered domestic partnership status), sex and gender identity and gender expression (including transgender individuals who are transitioning, have transitioned, or perceived to be transitioning to the gender with which they identify), age (40 and over), sexual orientation, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status and any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law (collectively referred to as "protected characteristics").