Technical Writer

Lockheed Martin; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Technical Writer to create and manage technical documentation for military specifications. This role involves collaborating with Subject Matter Experts to ensure the accuracy and clarity of technical manuals, including maintenance procedures and operational guidelines. The position offers a full-time remote work arrangement with a flexible schedule, allowing you to balance work and personal life effectively. If you are passionate about technical writing and have a strong understanding of military documentation standards, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to critical projects that support national defense.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Flexible work schedule

Remote work option

Paid time off

Travel opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; experience in technical writing preferred.
• Familiarity with military specifications and technical manual structures.

Responsibilities

• Develop change packages for US Air Force Technical Orders and Army Technical Manuals.
• Write and edit repair procedures for maintenance levels.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Ability to work well in a team environment

Flexibility and outstanding work ethic

Ability to respond quickly and effectively

Familiarity with Technical Manuals (TMs)

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

Willingness to work overtime

Ability to write clear and concise language

Ability to write technical content for manuals

Ability to verify subject matter content

Ability to obtain a government security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, SharePoint)

HTML/SGML/XML editing software

Arbortext Editor or equivalent XML editing tool

Job description

Lockheed Martin is a leading technology innovation company, working with partners around the world to bring proven performance to their customers’ toughest challenges. They have employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.

Job Description: Technical Writer

Job ID: 672942BR
Date posted: Aug. 20, 2024
Program: SGS/ATP/ATP P DIR

This position is for a Technical Writer within a team that provides a wide array of technical documentation written to Military Specifications.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Developing change packages for US Air Force Technical Orders (TOs) and US Army Technical Manuals (TMs).
2. Writing and editing repair procedures for all levels of maintenance.
3. Interfacing with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to verify and understand technical concepts and develop courses of action to ensure project completion on time and within budget.

Required Skills:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Flexibility and outstanding work ethic
• Ability to respond quickly and effectively to company and customer requests
• Familiarity with the layout, design, and structure of Technical Manuals (TMs), including sections on Operation and Maintenance, Theory of Operation, Fault Isolation Procedures, and Illustrated Parts Breakdowns (IPBs)
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and software description documents
• Willingness to work overtime, as required
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college
• Working knowledge of MIL-STD style guides MIL-STD-40051, MIL-STD-38784, or equivalent
• Proficient with Microsoft Teams and Office products (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Sharepoint)
• Ability to write using clear and concise language that adheres to customer-established standards and conventions
• Ability to write technical content for maintenance technical manuals, including installation, test, repair, and troubleshooting procedures
• Ability to acquire and verify subject matter content through interviews, observations, and reference materials
• Ability to obtain a government security clearance

Desired Skills:

• Working knowledge of DoD specifications such as S1000D
• Experience in HTML/SGML/XML editing software and Arbortext Editor or equivalent XML editing tool

Additional Information:

• This position requires a government security clearance; US citizenship is required.
• Clearance Level: Secret
• Full-time remote telework, with potential for travel to a Lockheed Martin office for meetings.
• Schedule: 4×10 hour days, 3 days off per week.
• Salary range varies by location, with benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, 401(k), and more.

Please note: This is a general guideline. Lockheed Martin considers factors like the scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and market considerations when extending an offer.