Technical Publications Writer / Dallas

Lockheed Martin • Grand Prairie, TX

283d • $69,900 - $123,280 • Remote

About The Position

You will be the IES Technical Publications Writer for our team. Our team is responsible for developing and delivering high-quality technical documentation that meets Military Specifications, ensuring seamless communication and knowledge transfer to our clients.

Requirements

• Ability to read and interpret Engineering drawings, schematics
• 2-3 years of professional experience in technical writing
• Have or be able to obtain a Secret clearance
• Experience/working knowledge of Extensible Markup Language (XML)
• Experience/working knowledge of Extensible Stylesheet Language Transformation (XSLT)
• Familiarity with MIL-STD-40051-1 and MIL-STD-40051-2 preferably Revision B
• Familiarity with MIL-STD-2361C or later release
• Experience with Arbortext Editor including Styler (5.4 or higher)
• Experience with UltraEdit or similar
• Experience with Adobe Acrobat Pro
• Experience with Content Management Systems such as WindChill
• Familiar with layout, design and structure of Organizational, Intermediate and Depot level Technical Manuals (TM's) including Operation and Maintenance, Theory of Operation, Fault Isolation Procedures, and Illustrated Parts Breakdowns (IPB's)
• Ability to produce illustrations using graphics tools such as ISOdraw, Autrotrol or similar graphics tools
• Ability to acquire and verify content and illustrations by coordinating across Engineering Disciplines, observing production methods, referring to engineering drawings, notes, manuals, and similar publications
• Ability to write using clear and concise language that adheres to customer-established standards and conventions
• Ability to write technical content for maintenance technical manuals including installation, test, repair, and troubleshooting procedures

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Electronics, Hydraulics and Mechanical Systems
• Experience with Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS)/ High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS)
• Experience working with US Army or other Military publications
• Experience with Interactive Authoring and Display System (IADS) 4.0 or later
• Experience with Electronic Maintenance System (EMS) Next Generation (NG)
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering or related discipline

Responsibilities

• Developing and validating technical documents to Military Specifications
• Creating procedural art, illustrated graphics, and other visual aids to support technical documentation
• Collaborating with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to verify technical concepts and ensure project completion
• Interpreting engineering drawings and software description documents
• Working flexibly to meet any and all client needs, including occasional overtime and travel

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• EAP, Education Assistance
• Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree