Technical Writer Specialist

Overview Keysight is on the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~15,000 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do. Our powerful, award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. Diversity, equity & inclusion are integral parts of our culture and drivers of innovation at Keysight. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers. Responsibilities We are looking for an experienced technical writer with a software development background for internal engineering documentation to enable integration and deployment of Keysight products into the field. This role combines development and support of technical documentation toolsets with technical writing responsibilities. Collaborates with developer engineers to document processes, coding guidelines, APIs, and development best practices in an Agile environment Conducts interviews with various users and technical staff to gather data for documentation Researches and translates technical information into manuals and/or web-based documents for nontechnical and technical users Participates with the product development teams during all phases of product development to ensure future product usability and effective documentation Creates new automation scripts for use within the company s technical writing community. Maintains and enhances existing tools for documentation automation, ensuring their operation for other technical writers in Keysight. Evaluates tools for capturing, editing and maintaining documentation produced by developers and technical writers, and for automating production and publication of final user documentation. Document engineering processes and specifications Recommends formats and content organization responsive to technical and customer requirements Produces products that conform to regulatory compliance standards and Keysight documentation and quality assurance standards Solves complex, high impact problems in technical writing assignments Leads the design and delivery of new product documentation solutions; is the key technical contributor Qualifications Qualifications Bachelors or Masters Degree or University Degree or equivalent. Typically 8+ years relevant experience for entry to this level Post-graduate or certifications desired Requires specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise of complex technical software processes Familiarity with Atlassian tools (Confluence, Jira) highly recommended Knowledge of Flare projects and compilation processes highly recommended Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain software, particularly JavaScript. Must have excellent understanding of English grammar and latest technical writing practices Careers Privacy Statement ***Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.**We are looking for an experienced technical writer with a software development background for internal engineering documentation to enable integration and deployment of Keysight products into the field. This role combines development and support of technical documentation toolsets with technical writing responsibilities. Collaborates with developer engineers to document processes, coding guidelines, APIs, and development best practices in an Agile environment Conducts interviews with various users and technical staff to gather data for documentation Researches and translates technical information into manuals and/or web-based documents for nontechnical and technical users Participates with the product development teams during all phases of product development to ensure future product usability and effective documentation Creates new automation scripts for use within the company s technical writing community. Maintains and enhances existing tools for documentation automation, ensuring their operation for other technical writers in Keysight. Evaluates tools for capturing, editing and maintaining documentation produced by developers and technical writers, and for automating production and publication of final user documentation. Document engineering processes and specifications Recommends formats and content organization responsive to technical and customer requirements Produces products that conform to regulatory compliance standards and Keysight documentation and quality assurance standards Solves complex, high impact problems in technical writing assignments Leads the design and delivery of new product documentation solutions; is the key technical contributor