F-16 Avionics Technical Writer (Level 3)

Lockheed Martin • Hill Air Force Base, UT

82d • Remote

About The Position

Join the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Field Sustainment Team as an F-16 Avionics Technical Writer at our Hill Air Force Base facility! This position supports the F-16 System Program Office (SPO) by researching, developing, and integrating the technical data/technical order changes related to the F-16 aircraft avionics and weapons systems along with the support equipment and aircraft system testers for different hardware and software configurations.

Requirements

• Experience performing checkout and troubleshooting procedures as related to military aircraft avionics systems using military Technical Order publications.
• Experience applying TO 00-5-1 and/or Military TO System requirements and Military TO guidance and using change-related forms.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

• Actual performance of F-16 flight line avionics troubleshooting, repair, calibration, software upgrades, and parts supportability of specific test equipment.
• Experience with Military Flight Development and Testing, typically found in Pilots who were certified to fly Military Aircraft.
• Interpersonal skills to enable effective interaction with leadership, customers and peers while working in a 'Team' environment.
• Able to communicate complex requirements and to interpret complex engineering drawings and manufacturer specifications.
• Strong computer skills with attention to detail.
• Experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD) software and Standard Group Markup Language (SGML) is a plus.
• Experience using Epic Editor, Isodraw, Arbor Text Tool Suite, and Quick Silver also a plus.
• Demonstrated proficiency in aircraft avionics technical manuals; Job Guides, General Systems, Fault Isolation, Illustrated Parts Breakdowns, Commodity, Support Equipment, and Flight Manual TOs.

Responsibilities

• Performs research, interprets engineering data/drawings, evaluates field/depot inputs and verifies information from multiple sources to sustain Air Force procedures and Technical Orders (TOs) related to those aircraft modifications.
• Required to author Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTOs), aircraft and support equipment TOs, flight manuals and support the planning, coordinating, and conducting of validation/verification activities.
• Assist USAF personnel with the preparation of Air Force Technical Order (AFTO) Forms 82/27/252 and the incorporation of those comments into the draft TCTOs.
• Work independently with given general direction to support the successful completion of major programs.
• Collaborate with external personnel such as US Air Force customer groups including program management, software/mechanical engineering, internal engineering, depot-level maintenance, flight test, flight safety, F-16 aircrew, equipment specialists, flight manual managers, and the Central Technical Order Control Unit (CTOCU).

Benefits

• Flexible work schedules
• Comprehensive benefits package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees