Senior Technical Writer: IETMs & Engineering Docs

Amtec Staffing; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 69,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

BAE Systems in Sterling Heights, MI is seeking a Senior Technical Writer for a 7-month assignment. The role covers creating and revising complex technical documentation for products, operating procedures, IPBs, and IETMs, ensuring compliance with standards and customer requirements.

You will collaborate with engineering staff, translate drawings into manuals, and support graphics and illustrations. Requires strong technical writing skills and knowledge of industry standards.

Qualifications

• Fluent ability to write complex technical documentation for products and services.
• Knowledge of hydraulics/mechanics/electronics and system operations.
• Experience with industry standards and government specifications.
• Experience with IETMs and CMS is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create and revise complex technical documentation supporting marketing, operation, repair, and maintenance.
• Ensure documents comply with company and government standards.
• Translate engineering data into clear, user-friendly manuals.
• Contribute to illustration optimization and graphic requirements.
• Coordinate with engineering teams to estimate time and cost for tasks.
• May lead small writing assignments and participate in testing of IETMs.

Skills

Technical writing

IETM/XML authoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Engineering knowledge

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant technical discipline

Tools

Arbortext Epic Editor

Oxygen XML Editor

Adobe Acrobat Pro

MS Office Suite

Job description

BAE Systems in Sterling Heights, MI is seeking a Senior Technical Writer for a 7-month assignment. The role covers creating and revising complex technical documentation for products, operating procedures, IPBs, and IETMs, ensuring compliance with standards and customer requirements.

You will collaborate with engineering staff, translate drawings into manuals, and support graphics and illustrations. Requires strong technical writing skills and knowledge of industry standards.