Technical Publications Specialist - Air Traffic Solutions (Onsite)

RTX; Sudbury (MA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) with matching funds

Tuition reimbursement program

Student Loan Repayment Program

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Technical Publications Specialist to develop high-quality documentation for complex systems onsite in Marlborough, MA. You will work with engineering and customer teams to produce manuals, IPCs, bulletins, and data aligned with standards. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications include a STEM degree, experience documenting complex tech, and comfort with desktop publishing. U.S. security clearance eligibility is preferred for this role.

Qualifications

• Degree in STEM and ability to document complex systems.
• Experience with desktop publishing software.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance.
• Experience with technical publications processes.

Responsibilities

• Interpret electrical and mechanical drawings to develop maintenance procedures.
• Analyze software design docs to create operating procedures.
• Prepare structured docs: manuals, illustrations, bulletins.
• Participate in customer reviews and validations.
• Travel up to 10% for engagements.
• Collaborate with hardware, software and logistics teams.
• Ensure docs meet quality standards and customer specs.

Skills

STEM degree

Documentation experience

Desktop publishing

Security clearance ability

Education

STEM degree (Science/Tech/Engineering/Math)

Tools

CAD tools

Documentation software

AI documentation tools

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-11-09

Country: United States of America

Location: US-MA-MARLBOROUGH-MA3 ~ 1001 Boston Post Rd ~ BLDG 3

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do

As a Technical Publications Specialist, you will play an integral role in developing high-quality documentation for complex technological systems. You will collaborate closely with engineering and customer teams to ensure the delivery of accurate, compliant, and user-friendly technical publications. In this onsite role, you will contribute to the success of the team by performing the following responsibilities:

• Interpret electrical and mechanical drawings to develop maintenance and repair procedures using designated test equipment and tools.
• Analyze software design documentation to create software operating and maintenance procedures.
• Prepare structured documentation, including technical manuals, illustrated parts breakdowns, technical bulletins, and other technical data, in alignment with customer-provided standards and requirements.
• Participate in customer reviews, validations, and verifications of technical publications.
• Travel up to 10% to support customer engagements, validations, or other project-related activities.
• Work independently and proactively to gather source data and collaborate with engineering personnel specializing in hardware, software, systems, logistics, and related disciplines.
• Ensure documentation meets quality standards and adheres to customer specifications.

What You Will Learn

You will learn how to plan, develop, and deliver high quality technical documentation, including high-functionality electronic technical documentation, as an important element of advanced system development.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
• Experience or coursework demonstrating the ability to document complex technological systems
• Experience with desktop publishing software
• Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience developing technical documentation
• Experience with CAD tools or other software tools for the development of technical drawings
• Experience verifying the accuracy of technical documentation
• Experience using artificial intelligence tools to accelerate documentation generation
• Experience communicating complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Experience maintaining or troubleshooting complex technical systems
• Demonstrated experience producing high-quality written documentation
• Experience working with or adhering to military specifications
• Computer programming experience
• Experience developing documentation in accordance with U.S. or international requirements such as S1000D

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more!

The salary range for this role is 57,200 USD - 108,800 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class.

RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.