Senior Technical Publications Writer - F-16 XML/S1000D

Pacer Group; United States; On-site; USD 79,000 - 106,000; Part time

Job summary

Pacer Group is seeking a Technical Publication Author to join the F-16 program. You will research, write, and convert legacy SGML manuals into XML/S1000D format, ensuring compliance with military specifications and program requirements.

Collaborate with engineering, production, and sustainment teams to deliver accurate maintenance and operation manuals, manage publication schedules, and process updates from field feedback.

Qualifications

• Experience with multiple aircraft systems (hydraulic, avionics, oxygen, etc.).
• SGML tagging experience.
• XML tagging experience.
• Prior technical writing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Research, write, and edit technical content for F-16 aircraft maintenance and operations manuals in compliance with contractual and military specifications.
• Apply applicable style guides, formatting standards, and publication specifications to ensure consistency across deliverables.
• Review and validate technical content for clarity, accuracy, and compliance prior to publication release.
• Support publication updates in response to customer feedback, operational findings, and aircraft configuration changes.
• Maintain documentation schedules and ensure timely delivery of assigned technical publications.
• Utilize content management systems and publishing tools to prepare and deliver electronic and/or printed publications.
• Ensure all documentation meets quality assurance requirements and passes internal and external audits.

Skills

SGML tagging

XML tagging

Technical writing

Content management

Tools

Epic Editor

Isodraw

Arbor Text

XML

S1000D

Job description

Pacer Group is seeking a Technical Publication Author to join the F-16 program. You will research, write, and convert legacy SGML manuals into XML/S1000D format, ensuring compliance with military specifications and program requirements.

Collaborate with engineering, production, and sustainment teams to deliver accurate maintenance and operation manuals, manage publication schedules, and process updates from field feedback.