Senior Technical Writer, High Voltage and Vehicle Systems

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Missouri

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USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

GM Defense is seeking a Technical Publications Specialist to develop and maintain service information and maintenance documentation for EV and high-voltage systems. You will work with engineers and SMEs to ensure accurate, compliant content using structured XML authoring tools.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, adherence to safety standards, and rigorous document control. Occasional travel may apply, with opportunities to influence publishing workflows.

Qualifications

Experience developing or maintaining technical publications and service information.
Knowledge of high-voltage and EV systems.
Ability to interpret drawings, CAD data, wiring schematics, requirements and changes.
Experience with structured authoring and XML/SGML environments.
U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

Plan and execute technical publication work packages.
Analyze drawings, CAD data, and wiring schematics.
Author, edit, and maintain operator, maintenance, and training content.
Translate complex information into clear procedures.
Apply safety, formatting, and Simplified Technical English standards.
Validate content with engineers and SMEs.
Manage revisions and document version control.
Coordinate line art, exploded views, and graphics.
Participate in hands-on validation with vehicles and technicians.
Identify and resolve documentation issues; escalate when needed.
Suggest process improvements for publishing and reuse.
Communicate status and risks to team leads.

Skills

Technical Writing

High-Voltage Systems

XML/SGML

Structured Authoring

Cross-Functional Communication

Safety Standards

Documentation Management

Editing

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

High-Voltage Safety Training

Green/Black Belt certification

Tools

GM Service Information

Arbortext

Teamcenter

Adobe Illustrator

Electronic Parts Catalog

IETM Processes

Structured XML Editors

Global Service Authoring

Technical-Publication Workﬂow Tools

Military Systems

Job description

Plan and execute assigned technical-publication work packages across multiple programs
Analyze engineering drawings, CAD and 3D math data, wiring schematics, requirements, parts information, software information, and engineering changes
Author, edit, update, and maintain operator, maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, parts, and training content
Develop content using XML/SGML-based tools, GM Service Information authoring systems, and military technical-publication systems
Translate complex engineering and service information into clear, actionable procedures
Apply writing, terminology, safety, warning, caution, note, illustration, formatting, and Simplified Technical English standards
Validate technical content with high-voltage and vehicle-system engineers and subject matter experts
Identify, coordinate, integrate, and verify line art, exploded views, schematics, and other graphics
Manage revisions, engineering changes, traceability, and document version control
Participate in hands-on validation and verification with technicians, vehicles, equipment, and customers
Resolve documentation problems, escalates matters requiring engineering authority or customer direction
Recommend improvements to authoring, content reuse, quality, review, validation, and delivery processes
Communicate status, risks, dependencies, and schedule impacts to the Technical Publications Team Lead and partners
Maintain a safe work environment and follow GM Defense, customer, facility, and high-voltage safety requirements

Requirements

Demonstrated experience developing, editing, or maintaining technical publications, service information, maintenance documentation, engineering documentation, or comparable structured technical content
Working knowledge of high-voltage and electric-vehicle systems, battery systems, propulsion, controls, or related vehicle electrical systems
Ability to interpret technical drawings, CAD or 3D math, parts lists, wiring schematics, requirements, and engineering changes
Ability to organize and complete multiple assignments independently under general supervision while meeting quality and delivery commitments
Strong technical writing, editing, analytical, organizational, and cross-functional communication skills
Experience with a structured-authoring, XML/SGML, content-management, PLM, or comparable technical-publication environment, or demonstrated ability to learn those systems
Ability to work safely around vehicles, high-voltage systems, test equipment, and maintenance activities
U.S. citizenship
Ability to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card and any customer or program security clearance required
Preferred: Experience with GM Service Information, Global Service Authoring, Arbortext, GM MATH, Electronic Parts Catalog, military or aerospace technical-manual standards, Teamcenter, structured XML editors, IETM processes, Interactive Authoring and Display Software, Adobe Illustrator, physical validation, automotive/defense/aerospace/heavy-equipment/industrial environments, high-voltage safety training or certification, technical-publication workflow improvement, leadership or training, and Green Belt or Black Belt certification
Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in technical writing, English, communications, engineering, computer science, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience
Must not require GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future
Required to travel less than 25%

Demonstrates expertise in developing and maintaining technical publications, with a strong focus on high-voltage and electric-vehicle systems. Proficient in structured authoring and technical writing, ensuring clarity and compliance with industry standards.

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