Technical Publications Specialist

KBR, Inc; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

KBR, Inc is hiring a Technical Publications Specialist in Alabama. The role develops, writes, and maintains documentation for aerospace and defense systems throughout their lifecycle, collaborating with engineers and program teams to ensure accuracy and compliance with contractual and military standards.

The specialist organizes complex technical data into manuals, guides, and digital content, updating publications for changes in systems, safety requirements, and customer needs, helping

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field.
• Active Secret security clearance required.
• Experience in logistics, aviation maintenance, or technical publications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Research, draft, and update operator manuals, maintenance work cards, troubleshooting guides, technical bulletins, and specifications.
• Review CDRL for maintainer/operator manuals.
• Create clear, safe, step-by-step procedures for field maintenance.
• Ensure ITAR/EAR compliance, copyright, and trademark adherence.

Skills

Attention to detail

Project coordination

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Engineering, Technical Writing, Aviation Technology, or related

Tools

XML/SGML editors

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Office

Job description

## Technical Publications SpecialistApply: Redstone Arsenal, Alabama: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R2130293**Title:**Technical Publications Specialist**Program Summary**Tactical Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (TUAS) provide responsive, on-demand aerial reconnaissance and surveillance to support commanders across the battlefield. These systems enhance situational awareness, enable rapid decision-making, and extend operational reach by delivering real-time intelligence in contested environments. TUAS platforms are designed for flexibility, integrating advanced sensors and communications to support a wide range of tactical missions.**Job Summary**A Technical Publications Specialist develops, writes, and maintains high-quality documentation that supports aerospace and defense systems throughout their lifecycle. They collaborate closely with engineers, analysts, and program teams to ensure all technical data is accurate, compliant, and aligned with contractual and military standards. This role includes organizing complex technical information into clear, user-focused manuals, guides, and digital content. The specialist also reviews and updates existing publications to reflect system modifications, safety requirements, and evolving customer needs. Overall, they help ensure that personnel can safely operate, maintain, and understand advanced equipment through precise and reliable documentation.**Roles and Responsibilities**• Research, draft, and update operator manuals, maintenance work cards, troubleshooting guides, technical bulletins, and specifications.• Review and comment on Contractor Data Requirements List (CDRL) for maintainer/operator manuals.• Formulate clear, safe, step-by-step procedures for field and sustainment maintenance.• Review publications for classification, proprietary info, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)/ Export Administration Regulations (EAR) compliance, copyright, and trademark adherence.• Manage lifecycle workflows, version control, configuration baselines, and revision histories in accordance with Engineering Change Number (ECN), Engineering Change Proposal (ECP), Modified Work Order (MWO), Technical Bulletins (TB), and software releases.• Review and ensure accuracy of technical graphics, exploded diagrams, tables, flowcharts, and screenshots.• Organize Technical Manual verification and validation events.• Incorporate user feedback and trends into updated documentation.• Collaborate with instructional training teams to convert technical data into curricula.• Assist with Repair Parts and Special Tools List (RPSTL) and Maintenance Allocation Chart(MAC) development aligned with GEIA-HB-0007.• Coordinate IPTs, working groups, and engagements with Directorate of Training and Doctrine (DOTD) and Army Logistics Command (ALC) publication teams.**Basic Qualifications**· Bachelor’s degree (recommended fields: Logistics, Engineering, Technical Writing, Aviation Technology, or related disciplines).· Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in logistics, aviation maintenance, technical publications, or comparable military/industrial technical domains.· Active Secret security clearance required.**Preferred Qualifications**· Experience creating, editing, and managing technical documentation.· Strong understanding of technical writing standards and style guides.· Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical data.· Familiarity with common documentation tools) e.g. XML/SGML editors, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office).· Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.· Strong attention to detail and ability to produce clear, concise, and accurate content.· Prior aviation maintenance experience**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.