Technical Editor/Writer

PGS Worldwide•Grand Prairie, TX

23h•Onsite

About The Position

PGS Worldwide is seeking a Technical Writer – Military Technical Publications in Grand Prairie, Texas, for an approximately one-year contract-to-hire role supporting a leading aerospace and defense company. The position develops and maintains Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs), maintenance procedures, technical publications, and graphics supporting advanced defense systems and precision fires programs, including MLRS, HIMARS, GMLRS, ATACMS, and PrSM. The role involves preparing Depot Maintenance Work Requirements (DMWRs), Repair Parts and Special Tools Lists (RPSTLs), and technical graphics; creating maintenance documentation; and ensuring publications comply with applicable military standards, specifications, and customer requirements. The writer gathers and verifies information from engineering drawings, specifications, schematics, existing documentation, production observations, and subject matter experts. The position also supports technical data development in Logistics Management Information (LMI) systems compliant with GEIA-STD-0007 and participates in customer and technical coordination activities. This role pays $50.63 per hour. Overtime and travel may be required based on program needs. The position is an approximately one-year contract-to-hire opportunity in Grand Prairie, Texas.

Requirements

3–5 years of professional technical writing experience.
3–5 years of experience with XML and SGML.
3–5 years of experience using Arbortext and UltraEdit or similar technical authoring tools.
3–5 years of experience with military technical publication standards, including MIL-STD-40051, MIL-STD-2361, MIL-PRF-63002 for Modification Work Orders, and MIL-PRF-63033 for Demilitarization.
3–5 years of experience developing Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs).
3–5 years of experience researching and writing maintenance technical manuals, including installation, testing, repair, and troubleshooting procedures.
3–5 years of experience creating technical illustrations and graphics using ISOdraw or similar tools.
3–5 years of experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, and SharePoint, and Adobe Acrobat.
3–5 years of experience gathering and verifying technical information through engineering drawings, specifications, manuals, production observations, and collaboration with subject matter experts.
3–5 years of experience producing clear, concise technical documentation that meets customer-established standards and conventions.
Strong technical background and excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to collaborate effectively with technical teams and people at various levels of management.
Ability to quickly learn new software tools and processes.
Ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance.
Willingness to work overtime and travel as needed to support program requirements.

Nice To Haves

3–5 years of experience supporting or leading Technical Publication Validation and Verification events.
3–5 years of experience using Interactive Authoring and Display System (IADS) 4.0 software.
3–5 years of experience with XSL-FO, XSLT, and scripting.
3–5 years of experience with content management systems such as Windchill or S1000D Common Source Database.
3–5 years of experience with Logistics Management Information (LMI) systems compliant with GEIA-STD-0007.
3–5 years of experience using SLIC Wave or Power Log J LMI systems.
3–5 years of experience supporting Logistics Demonstration events.
3–5 years of experience using Pro/ENGINEER Creo or similar 3D computer-aided drafting tools.
Previous military experience.
Experience as an MLRS or HIMARS Launcher Operator or MLRS Maintenance Technician.

Responsibilities

Develop, write, edit, and maintain Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs) and other technical publications for military defense systems.
Prepare Depot Maintenance Work Requirements (DMWRs), Repair Parts and Special Tools Lists (RPSTLs), and supporting technical graphics.
Create maintenance documentation covering equipment installation, testing, repair, troubleshooting, and operational procedures.
Ensure publications comply with applicable military standards, specifications, and commercial requirements.
Gather and verify technical information by working with engineers, product developers, maintenance personnel, and other subject matter experts.
Review engineering drawings, technical specifications, schematics, and existing documentation to develop accurate technical content.
Coordinate the development and preparation of technical illustrations, diagrams, charts, and other graphics.
Conduct quality reviews for technical accuracy, consistency, clarity, and compliance with documentation standards.
Participate in technical meetings with customers, engineering teams, and subcontractors to coordinate documentation requirements.
Support the exchange and review of technical documentation between internal teams and external organizations.
Assist with developing and populating technical data within Logistics Management Information (LMI) systems compliant with GEIA-STD-0007.
Support technical publication development for precision fires systems, including MLRS, HIMARS, GMLRS, ATACMS, and PrSM programs.