Technical Writer/Editor Sr

Lockheed Martin•Trumbull, CT

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The primary responsibility of the role is S1000D authoring and maintenance. The incumbent will develop, edit, and maintain data modules, data sets, and illustration references in accordance with S1000D (versions 3.0 through 4.1). Should have an familiarity with BREX rules and Customer Business decision templates. A key element of the position is supplier data acceptance and integration. The author will review inbound supplier deliverables—such as data modules, illustrations, and video/audio media—to verify S1000D compliance, completeness, and alignment with the program’s Contract Data Requirements List's (CDRL's). The role requires coordinating technical reviews with suppliers, issuing non‑conformance notifications when needed, and tracking the resolution of those issues through the Supplier Management Portal. Validated supplier data will then be imported into the internal authoring environment (e.g., Arbortext, Contenta), with full audit‑trail maintenance to support configuration control. Technical writing and documentation support are also critical. The author will produce supporting narrative, procedural, and maintenance instructions that complement the S1000D modules, adhering to business decisions and all applicable customer specifications. When outsourcing authoring tasks, the incumbent will generate Statements of Work (SOW) that clearly define scope, deliverables, schedule, and quality metrics. Project and schedule management duties include developing and maintaining delivery schedules for emerging projects, ensuring that authoring milestones are synchronized with overall system development timelines. The author will actively participate in Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings, offering status updates, risk assessments, and technical clarifications to both internal teams and third‑party suppliers. In the realm of quality assurance and continuous improvement, the author will compile QCPC (Quality Clinic Process Chart) metrics for completed publications, conduct root‑cause analyses on any defects, and produce corrective‑action reports. Support for internal and external AS9100 audits is required, supplying the necessary documentation and evidence of compliance. The role also contributes to process‑improvement initiatives designed to boost authoring efficiency, promote data reuse, and strengthen supplier collaboration. Finally, stakeholder collaboration is a core part of the role. You’ll work directly with program managers, contracts, finance, engineering, and external customers to clarify requirements, iron out data inconsistencies, and support cost‑to‑price analyses. As the go‑to S1000D expert, you’ll routinely advise cross‑functional teams on best‑practice authoring, the most effective tooling, and optimal data‑management strategies, helping the organization maintain consistent, high‑quality technical publications.

Requirements

Minimum of an associate‑level degree in Technical Writing, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
2 – 4 years of hands‑on technical authoring experience, preferably in aerospace, defense, or other high‑reliability industries
Prior work with structured authoring standards (e.g., S1000D, MIL‑STD‑40051) is strongly preferred
Demonstrated ability to use industry‑standard authoring suites such as Arbortext, Content@, and Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs)
Working knowledge of S1000D (v3.0‑4.1), MIL‑STD‑81927AS, MIL‑STD‑40051, and AS9100 quality‑system requirements
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and design notices; comfortable navigating complex technical data sets to extract and organize information for publication
Proven track record of conducting root‑cause analysis, generating corrective‑action reports, and reconciling data inconsistencies
Strong written and oral communication abilities; capable of producing clear, concise documentation and delivering technical briefings to both internal teams and external customers
Experience managing multiple concurrent authoring tasks, tracking milestones, and meeting delivery schedules; familiarity with Integrated Product Team (IPT) meeting formats is beneficial
Comfortable interfacing with program managers, contracts, finance, engineering, and suppliers; adept at providing technical guidance and facilitating cross‑functional teamwork
Comfortable using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and basic data‑analysis tools

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with version‑control or content‑management systems (e.g., SharePoint, FileNet)
Working knowledge of S1000D (v3.0‑4.1), MIL‑STD‑81927AS, MIL‑STD‑40051, and AS9100 quality‑system requirements
Comfortable using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and basic data‑analysis tools

Responsibilities

S1000D authoring and maintenance
Develop, edit, and maintain data modules, data sets, and illustration references in accordance with S1000D (versions 3.0 through 4.1)
Supplier data acceptance and integration
Review inbound supplier deliverables to verify S1000D compliance, completeness, and alignment with the program’s Contract Data Requirements List's (CDRL's)
Coordinate technical reviews with suppliers, issuing non‑conformance notifications when needed, and tracking the resolution of those issues through the Supplier Management Portal
Import validated supplier data into the internal authoring environment (e.g., Arbortext, Contenta), with full audit‑trail maintenance to support configuration control
Produce supporting narrative, procedural, and maintenance instructions that complement the S1000D modules, adhering to business decisions and all applicable customer specifications
Generate Statements of Work (SOW) that clearly define scope, deliverables, schedule, and quality metrics
Develop and maintain delivery schedules for emerging projects, ensuring that authoring milestones are synchronized with overall system development timelines
Actively participate in Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings, offering status updates, risk assessments, and technical clarifications to both internal teams and third‑party suppliers
Compile QCPC (Quality Clinic Process Chart) metrics for completed publications, conduct root‑cause analyses on any defects, and produce corrective‑action reports
Support internal and external AS9100 audits, supplying the necessary documentation and evidence of compliance
Contribute to process‑improvement initiatives designed to boost authoring efficiency, promote data reuse, and strengthen supplier collaboration
Work directly with program managers, contracts, finance, engineering, and external customers to clarify requirements, iron out data inconsistencies, and support cost‑to‑price analyses
Advise cross‑functional teams on best‑practice authoring, the most effective tooling, and optimal data‑management strategies