2027 Entry Level - Technical Publications Engineer - Defense & Special Missions

Textron; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Day-one health and wellness benefits

Retirement savings options

Tuition reimbursement

Alternative work schedules at select l

Relocation assistance for eligible c­­

Job summary

Textron Aviation in Wichita, Kansas is seeking an entry-level Technical Publications Engineer to create and revise aircraft manuals, with a focus on operation and maintenance procedures. You will research data from engineering drawings and regulatory sources to ensure continued airworthiness.

Using FrameMaker, CATIA and other tools, you will validate procedures on and off aircraft while growing your skills through mentorship and hands-on experience in a dynamic aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Understanding of engineering data, with ability to research and analyze engineering drawings and technical documents.
• Mechanical aptitude with experience and knowledge of aircraft operation, aircraft systems, aircraft maintenance practices and aircraft manufacturing.
• Familiar with Military, FAA Regulations, and Aviation Industry specifications (iSpec 2200, S1000D, MilSpecs).
• Experience using SGML/HTML/XML and Adobe FrameMaker preferred.
• Professional and diplomatic demeanor with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for Textron Aviation; visa sponsorship is not available.
• Textron Aviation must comply with U.S. export control laws.

Responsibilities

• Complete engineering research, development, and certification requirements for authoring/illustrating new and sustaining model technical publications.
• Utilize Adobe FrameMaker to produce detailed procedures for operation and maintenance of aircraft systems.
• Ensure data conforms to design specifications and regulatory requirements for technical orders.
• Verify accuracy of content by collaborating with design engineers, project teams and customer service representatives on certification activities.
• Collaborate with design engineers, project teams and customer service representatives.
• Validate technical document procedures by conducting virtual (CATIA) and on-aircraft validations of parts and installations.
• Familiar with a variety of concepts, practices, and procedures; may lead special projects.
• A degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

Skills

Engineering data understanding

Research & analyze engineering data

Mechanical aptitude

Regulatory awareness (FAA/MIL)

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Aviation or related field

A&P (or equivalent) and/or Pilot’s license

Less than 2 years of professional experience in a relevant role

Tools

Adobe FrameMaker

SGML/HTML/XML

Job description

About the Entry Level Role

As a Textron employee, you’ll take on meaningful work from day one—contributing to real projects and collaborating with experienced team members across the business. This entry-level opportunity is designed to help you build your skills, gain exposure across functions, and grow through hands‑on experience, mentorship, and development opportunities.

JOB SUMMARY

Create and prepare new or revised aircraft technical manuals to include the operation and maintenance of aircraft parts, systems and assemblies. Conduct research independently and collaboratively using engineering database information, engineering drawings, functional tests, commercial and military sources and standards, such as ATA and MIL specifications. Ensure all data conforms to established design specifications while providing customers with detailed instructions for continued airworthiness.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for completing engineering research, development, and certification requirements for authoring/illustrating new and sustaining model technical publications.
• Utilize Adobe FrameMaker authoring software to produce detailed procedures to support the operation and maintenance of aircraft systems.
• Ensure all data conforms to established design specifications and regulatory requirements as they relate to technical orders.
• Verifies accuracy of content, instructions, and illustrations by collaborating with design engineers, project teams and customer service representatives to participate in certification/verification activities on and off aircraft.
• Collaborate with design engineers, project teams and customer service representatives.
• Validate technical document procedures by conducting virtual (CATIA) and on-aircraft validations of part details, assemblies, and installations.
• Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• May lead special projects. A degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Aviation or related field required
• Relative experience in a technical field is preferred
• A&P (or equivalent military experience) and/or Pilot’s license a plus.
• Less than 2 years of professional experience in a relevant role

QUALIFICATIONS

• An understanding of engineering data, with an ability to research and analyze engineering drawings and technical documents.
• Mechanical aptitude with experience and knowledge of aircraft operation, aircraft systems, aircraft maintenance practices and aircraft manufacturing.
• Familiar with Military, FAA Regulations, and Aviation Industry (iSpec 2200, S1000D, MilSpecs, etc.) specifications and guidelines, with an emphasis of technical order structure.
• Experience using SGML/HTML/XML and/or Adobe FrameMaker preferred.
• Professional and diplomatic demeanor with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the U.S. for Textron Aviation at the time of making application, and visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including for F-1 students and J-1 exchange visitors who will need employment sponsorship.
• Textron Aviation Inc. must comply with U.S. export control laws. If a position requires access to information controlled under U.S. regulations applicant must be eligible to meet any requirements to access controlled information.

WHY BUILD YOUR CAREER AT TEXTRON

Textron offers a supportive workplace where employees are encouraged to grow, contribute, and innovate.

Our benefits include:

• Competitive compensation
• Day-one health and wellness benefits
• Retirement savings options
• Tuition reimbursement
• Alternative work schedules at select locations
• Relocation assistance for eligible candidates

About Textron

Textron is a global Fortune 500 company with a diverse portfolio of industry leading brands, including Bell, Beechcraft, Cessna, Pipistrel, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, and Textron Systems. We foster a culture where curiosity is encouraged, ideas are valued, and innovation drives real-world solutions. Join Textron and build a career where your work makes an impact, your ideas are valued, and your growth is supported.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Primary Location

US-Kansas-Wichita

Schedule

Full-time

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Job Type

Entry Job

Shift

First Shift