Defense Technical Writer: XML Docs & System Illustrations

BAE - Platform Solutions; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

BAE - Platform Solutions seeks a Technical Writer in Sterling Heights, MI for a 12+ month contract. You will produce and revise complex technical documentation supporting defense products, ensuring ITAR compliance and adherence to government and company standards.

The role requires 3+ years of tech writing experience, familiarity with XML authoring tools (Arbortext Epic Editor, Oxygen), CMS, and Adobe Acrobat Pro. U.S. Citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant technical discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of 3 years’ technical writing experience, preferably in defense
• Experience with XML authoring tools (Arbortext Epic Editor, Oxygen) and MS Office suite
• Experience with Adobe Acrobat Pro for markup of illustrations
• CMS experience and publication software knowledge
• Ability to translate engineering designs into clear, non-engineering language

Responsibilities

• Create and revise complex technical documentation for product support, maintenance, and repair
• Ensure documents meet company, government, and ITAR standards
• Utilize state-of-the-art publishing tools for product descriptions, procedures, IPB, and reports
• Coordinate with engineering to translate drawings and data into documentation
• Review illustrations/graphics for appropriate use and formatting
• Assist with project estimates and overall document design and formatting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant technical discipline

3+ years technical writing experience

Tools

Arbortext Epic Editor

Oxygen XML Editor

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Publication software

CMS

Job description

BAE - Platform Solutions seeks a Technical Writer in Sterling Heights, MI for a 12+ month contract. You will produce and revise complex technical documentation supporting defense products, ensuring ITAR compliance and adherence to government and company standards.

The role requires 3+ years of tech writing experience, familiarity with XML authoring tools (Arbortext Epic Editor, Oxygen), CMS, and Adobe Acrobat Pro. U.S. Citizenship is required.