Senior Technical Publications Specialist (Defense)

L3Harris Technologies; Greenville (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Greenville, TX is seeking a Sr. Associate, Technical Writing to produce IETMs, maintenance manuals, and other MIL-compliant documents for DoD programs, collaborating with engineering teams.

You will interpret drawings, wire lists, and software specs, interview engineers, and ensure accuracy and on-time delivery while following S1000D standards and CSDB processes. This on-site role requires a Bachelor's degree (or higher) and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of technical publication experience in structured authoring environments (FrameMaker).
• Graduate degree with 0–2 years experience in structured authoring environments.
• Alternative: 6 years of technical publication experience in structured/ unstructured environments.

Responsibilities

• Author IETMs and manuals in S1000D for Air Force programs.
• Interpret engineering drawings, wire lists, schematics, hardware/software specs.
• Interview engineers to ensure precise, MIL-compliant documentation.
• Work under supervision, lead small projects, and guide entry-level staff.
• Collaborate with colleagues and external customers to meet deadlines.
• Maintain budgets and ensure timely delivery of publications.
• Utilize MS Office; familiarity with Webex authoring and CSDB.
• Understand engineering development, testing, and planning processes.
• Possess and maintain Secret DoD clearance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

IETM authoring

S1000D

FrameMaker

Technical documentation

Interviews with engineers

MS Office

Webex authoring

CSDB

Security clearance

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Technical Publication or related field

Graduate Degree in related field

Six years of technical publication experience in lieu of degree

Job description

L3Harris Technologies in Greenville, TX is seeking a Sr. Associate, Technical Writing to produce IETMs, maintenance manuals, and other MIL-compliant documents for DoD programs, collaborating with engineering teams.

You will interpret drawings, wire lists, and software specs, interview engineers, and ensure accuracy and on-time delivery while following S1000D standards and CSDB processes. This on-site role requires a Bachelor's degree (or higher) and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret