Defense Tech Writer — Structured Publications, HV

Jobtailor; Missouri; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a Technical Publications Specialist to plan and author vehicle and equipment publications. You will analyze engineering data, translate complex information into clear procedures, and maintain a suite of documentation across XML/SGML systems.

Requirements include strong structured-authoring skills, experience with publishing tools, and the ability to coordinate graphics and revisions. Some travel and safety training may be required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience developing, authoring, editing, or maintaining technical publications or comparable structured content.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, CAD/3D data, wiring schematics, and system diagrams.
• Ability to write clear, accurate, and actionable technical procedures.
• Experience with structured-authoring, XML/SGML, content-management, PLM, or similar environments.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, dependencies, and reviews independently.
• Strong technical writing, editing, and cross-functional communication skills.
• Ability to learn vehicle and equipment systems, including high-voltage and software-enabled components.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% and meet clearance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute assigned technical-publication work packages.
• Review contracts, specifications, logistics requirements, engineering inputs, service requirements, and customer expectations.
• Develop, author, edit, and maintain operator, maintenance, inspection, servicing, repair, troubleshooting, parts, and training publications.
• Analyze drawings, CAD and 3D data, wiring schematics, system diagrams, and test results.
• Translate complex information into clear, actionable procedures.
• Organize content using topic-based and structured-writing principles.
• Create and maintain procedures in GM Service Information, XML/SGML, and other authoring systems.
• Apply safety, terminology, formatting, and Simplified Technical English requirements.
• Validate content with engineers, technicians, and SMEs.
• Coordinate figure requirements and graphics integration.
• Manage revisions, traceability, configuration, and version control.
• Participate in technical reviews, audits, and validation activities.
• Perform hands-on validation with technicians and equipment.
• Resolve documentation issues and escalate as needed.
• Recommend process improvements for authoring and delivery workflows.
• Maintain a safe work environment per safety requirements.

Skills

Technical Publication Development

Structured-Authoring

Engineering Drawing Interpretation

XML/SGML

Technical Writing

Content Management

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Validation Procedures

Configuration Management

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related discipline

Tools

GM Service Information

Teamcenter

Arbortext

Electronic Parts Catalog

PLM Software

Job description

Jobtailor seeks a Technical Publications Specialist to plan and author vehicle and equipment publications. You will analyze engineering data, translate complex information into clear procedures, and maintain a suite of documentation across XML/SGML systems.

Requirements include strong structured-authoring skills, experience with publishing tools, and the ability to coordinate graphics and revisions. Some travel and safety training may be required.