Defense Technical Writer — IETMs & Military Standards

Talentify; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

PTO / Vacation

Job summary

Actalent in Sterling Heights, MI is seeking a Technical Writer to create and maintain complex documentation for defense-related products. You will convert engineering data into user-friendly manuals and IETMs while ensuring compliance with military standards and customer requirements.

Work with cross-functional teams, perform V&V activities, manage multiple publications, and support reviews. Proficiency in XML authoring tools (Arbortext Epic Editor), MS Office, and Adobe Acrobat preferred;

Qualifications

• Technical writer with experience supporting mechanical/electrical/hydraulic documentation in complex engineering environments.
• Experience creating, revising, and maintaining technical publications for highly technical products.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and data packages with high accuracy.
• Hands-on XML authoring experience using Arbortext Epic Editor or similar tools.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint) for document creation and collaboration.
• Experience in defense/aerospace or highly regulated settings with strict documentation standards.

Responsibilities

• Create and revise manuals, procedures, IPBs, and maintenance docs for mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and system-level products.
• Analyze drawings and data packages to develop accurate publications.
• Collaborate with engineers and program teams to gather information and validate content.
• Support IETMs development, formatting, and maintenance.
• Review and coordinate illustrations; ensure version control and traceability.
• Participate in V&V activities and technical reviews to reflect system functionality.
• Provide estimates for documentation scope, schedule, and effort.
• Incorporate customer feedback into updates and ensure compliance with standards.
• Coordinate across cross-functional teams to align with program milestones.

Skills

Technical writing experience

Interpret engineering drawings

Clear, concise documentation

V&V support

Cross-functional collaboration

Customer-facing communication

XML authoring

Strong communication skills

Tools

Arbortext Epic Editor

XML-based authoring

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Actalent in Sterling Heights, MI is seeking a Technical Writer to create and maintain complex documentation for defense-related products. You will convert engineering data into user-friendly manuals and IETMs while ensuring compliance with military standards and customer requirements.

Work with cross-functional teams, perform V&V activities, manage multiple publications, and support reviews. Proficiency in XML authoring tools (Arbortext Epic Editor), MS Office, and Adobe Acrobat preferred;