Technical Writer/Editor I (onsite)

Prattwhitney; Lawton (OK); On-site; USD 57,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Raytheon is seeking a Technical Editor within the Lifecycle Engineering team of the Integrated Air and Missile Defense Systems to create training documents for operators and maintainers.

You will edit, proofread, and ensure consistency of style, format, and technical accuracy under tight deadlines, collaborating with SMEs and customers to meet product expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications or related discipline.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, and Teams.
• Experience using electronic test and measurement equipment for circuit characterization, debugging and validation.
• Experience referencing and implementing writing style guides (MLA, APA, Chicago).
• Experience using Adobe Acrobat and/or Kofax/PDF to create shareable files.
• Demonstrated experience writing or editing technical documentation and instructional materials.
• Experience working with collaborative teams to achieve shared goals.

Responsibilities

• Edit, proofreading, and quality control to produce technical training documents.
• Create documentation for operator and maintainer training with role-based content.
• Collaborate with SMEs, engineers, and customers to meet product expectations.
• Maintain consistency of style, formatting, and terminology under deadlines.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Editing/Proofreading

Technical writing

Team collaboration

Style guides

Adobe Acrobat

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in English/Journalism/Communications

Tools

Adobe Acrobat

Kofax Power PDF

MS Project

Teams/Office 365

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-03 Country: United States of America Location: US-OK-LAWTON-711 ~ 1 Sw 11Th St ~ BLDG 111, Ste 290 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

Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At Raytheon, our internships, co-ops and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at Raytheon. At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

What You Will Do:

This position sits within the Lifecycle Engineering department, part of the Integrated Air and Missile Defense Systems organization under Systems Engineering. The team plays a vital role in delivering logistics, training, and technical manual support for Raytheon’s domestic and international defense system customers, supporting products throughout their full development and sustainment lifecycle. As a Technical Editor in the Integrated Systems Training Team, you’ll support the creation of documentation to be used by our instructional team to teach system operators and maintainers role-based and new equipment training. In this role, you’ll work closely with co-workers, subject matter experts, and customers to understand and meet product expectations. Perform editing, proofreading, and quality control functions to produce technical training documents in a deadline-driven environment. Ensure accuracy, consistency, and appropriateness of style, format, syntax, and spelling.

Expectations of the role

• Interact closely with co-workers, subject matter experts, and customers to understand and meet expectations.


• Manage multiple deadlines and priorities within specified time frames.


• Travel Requirements - This role does not require travel.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications or related discipline obtained by start date.


• Experience with Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, and Teams.


• Experience using common electronic test and measurement equipment such as oscilloscopes, vector network analyzers (VNAs) digital multimeters (DMMs) and signal generators for circuit characterization, debugging and validation.


• Experience referencing and implementing various writing style guides (e.g., MLA, APA, Chicago, etc.).


• Experience using Adobe Acrobat and/or Kofax/Tungsten Power PDF to create shareable files.


• Demonstrated experience writing or editing technical documentation and/or instructional materials.


• Experience working with collaborative teams to achieve shared goals.


• Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience writing technical documents using The Gregg Reference Manual.


• Experience working with the military or interacting with DoD customers.


• Experience using military technical manuals.


• Experience in training or instruction.

What We Offer:

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

Employment Terms:

• Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.


• This position requires ability to obtain a security clearance.


• DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process.


• More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: Security Clearance FAQs - United States Department of State.


• As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employment:

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.

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Company Overview:

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.