What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Developer position at MIKEL?
The position provides an opportunity to develop and advance the cutting-edge technology that supports our nation’s fundamental defense services. Employees work closely with the government to develop solutions that allow them to carry out submarine missions. The selected candidate will work with collaborative teams to deliver end-to-end solutions in mission systems integration, development, and operations support to the fleet and organization.
Key Responsibilities
MIKEL is seeking a creative Junior Developer of Interactive Electronic Technical Manual (IETM) content data in XML format using Arbortext Editor software in accordance with MIL-STDs. The successful candidate will be responsible for the development and updates of IETMs, including:
- Gathering source data
- Formatting
- Editing
- Proof-reading
- Tracking inconsistencies
- Managing data modules
- Quality control
Most of the work will be performed in a government provided development environment. All prospective candidates must have a clear understanding of technical manual structure and be familiar with DoD IETM and Tech Manual guidelines and processes. Familiarity with Help authoring tools, and video/audio editing is a plus.
Our fast-paced environment demands the ability to manage multiple projects with discipline and deadlines. High-energy, dependable, self-starters with the following qualities:
- Successful communication skills
- Customer oriented with flexibility to multi-task and perform a wide range of activities
- Excellent computer skills
Desired Skill Sets/Experience
- Interface with engineers and technical professionals in the writing, editing, and publication of various types of documentation
- IETM development, using XML content management database applications
- Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
- MS Office proficiency
- Desktop publishing software to automate authoring and publishing processes for technical documentation (e.g. PTC Arbotext, Adobe Frame Maker).
- Experience with JIRA a plus
- MilStd24784C and/or S1000D Experience
- 2 years’ experience developing Technical Manuals or working with engineering on technical drawings, blueprints
Requirements
The ILS position requires either a BS/BA in computer science, graphic design, XML publishing/development or related field is desired. Equivalent experience can be substituted for a degree if the experience is directly related to the authoring of Electronic Technical Manuals (ETMs) or IETMs.
Department of Defense secret security clearance is required at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.
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