MQ-25 Technical Author

Trinzic; Lexington Park (MD); On-site; USD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinzic seeks a MQ-25 Technical Author to research, develop, write, and edit technical data for high-quality publications. You’ll ensure alignment with standards across MTA, LSA, and Data Modules, working with internal and external teams and attending program meetings.

You will collaborate with graphics, establish style guidelines, and integrate inputs from engineering and experts. Occasional travel up to 25% is required; 40 hours/week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of relevant experience or 12 years of equivalent experience.
• Experience with military technical documentation and integrated logistics support standards (ARs, MIL-STDs, MIL-PRFs, IETMs, TPDRs, DIDs, etc.).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and utilize MTA/LSA data.
• Familiarity with S1000D standards, DTDs, and style sheets used in IETMs.
• Willingness to travel up to ~25%.

Responsibilities

• Research, develop, and edit technical content for technical publications.
• Review MTA reports and coordinate with LSA teams for alignment with DM content.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, customers, and government orgs to ensure documentation accuracy.
• Participate in program meetings and represent the company professionally.
• Coordinate with graphics teams to obtain and incorporate illustrations.
• Help establish and maintain style guidelines for writing and illustrations.
• Incorporate inputs from engineering and program requirements into documentation.
• Prepare drafts for SME reviews and finalize content per customer needs.
• Support proposals with technical content editing as needed.
• Adapt to new information and evolving tools/standards.

Skills

Technical writing

MIL-STD documentation

Military documentation standards

XML authoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

PLM tools

CAD software (Catia)

Visual Mockup

Microsoft Office

Adobe applications

Oracle tools

Job description

Title: MQ-25 Technical Author

At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions.

Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.

Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.

MQ-25 Author - The Technical Author is responsible for researching, developing, writing, and editing technical data to produce high-quality technical publications. This role ensures all documentation aligns with established standards, procedures, and formats, while maintaining consistency across Maintenance Task Analysis (MTA) data, Logistic Support Analysis (LSA) products, and Data Modules (DMs). The Technical Author collaborates closely with internal and external teams, attends program and technical meetings, and represents the organization professionally at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• Research, develop, and edit technical content to support the creation of technical publications and related deliverables.
• Review Maintenance Task Analysis (MTA) reports and coordinate with internal and external Logistic Support Analysis (LSA) teams to ensure alignment with Data Module (DM) content.
• Work with internal stakeholders, external customers, and government organizations (including NATEC) to ensure documentation accuracy and completeness.
• Participate in program meetings, providing subject‑matter support and representing the company in a professional manner.
• Collaborate with graphics teams to request, review, and incorporate required illustrations and visual assets.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining style guidelines for technical writing and illustrations.
• Integrate inputs from engineering, program requirements, and technical experts to develop clear, accurate documentation.
• Prepare draft materials for review by subject matter experts and finalize content in accordance with customer requirements.
• Support proposal development through the preparation and editing of technical content, as needed.
• Adapt to new information, emerging requirements, and evolving tools or standards.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support program and organizational objectives.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 4 years of relevant experience; or 12 years of equivalent related experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience with military technical documentation and integrated logistics support standards (ARs, MIL-STDs, MIL-PRFs, IETMs, TPDRs, DIDs, etc.).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and utilize MTA and LSA data.
• Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools, CAD modeling software, Catia, or Visual Mockup.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to research technical information and develop clear, accurate procedural documentation.
• Knowledge of S1000D standards, Document Type Definitions (DTDs), and style sheets used in Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs).
• Ability to operate standard office equipment and software tools.
• Flexibility to adjust work hours in support of critical mission requirements.
• Ability to travel up to approximately 25% as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe applications, and Oracle tools.
• Experience with XML authoring and S1000D Data Module development.
• Experience with the EAGLE Publishing System, the NAVAIR Enterprise Common Source Database (highly desirable), or equivalent systems such as NSIV.
• 10+ years of military aviation experience.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40 hours/week.

Compensation

$72,000-$90,000. The salary range posted is based on the local average. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s location, knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience, contract affordability, and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional Compensation

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of a sign‑on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and foster an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver - Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.