Technical Writer – GM Defense

Jobtailor

Missouri

On-site

USD 75,000 - 110,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a Technical Publications Specialist to plan and author vehicle and equipment publications. You will analyze engineering data, translate complex information into clear procedures, and maintain a suite of documentation across XML/SGML systems.

Requirements include strong structured-authoring skills, experience with publishing tools, and the ability to coordinate graphics and revisions. Some travel and safety training may be required.

Qualifications

Demonstrated experience developing, authoring, editing, or maintaining technical publications or comparable structured content.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, CAD/3D data, wiring schematics, and system diagrams.
Ability to write clear, accurate, and actionable technical procedures.
Experience with structured-authoring, XML/SGML, content-management, PLM, or similar environments.
Ability to manage multiple assignments, dependencies, and reviews independently.
Strong technical writing, editing, and cross-functional communication skills.
Ability to learn vehicle and equipment systems, including high-voltage and software-enabled components.
Willingness to travel up to 25% and meet clearance requirements.

Responsibilities

Plan and execute assigned technical-publication work packages.
Review contracts, specifications, logistics requirements, engineering inputs, service requirements, and customer expectations.
Develop, author, edit, and maintain operator, maintenance, inspection, servicing, repair, troubleshooting, parts, and training publications.
Analyze drawings, CAD and 3D data, wiring schematics, system diagrams, and test results.
Translate complex information into clear, actionable procedures.
Organize content using topic-based and structured-writing principles.
Create and maintain procedures in GM Service Information, XML/SGML, and other authoring systems.
Apply safety, terminology, formatting, and Simplified Technical English requirements.
Validate content with engineers, technicians, and SMEs.
Coordinate figure requirements and graphics integration.
Manage revisions, traceability, configuration, and version control.
Participate in technical reviews, audits, and validation activities.
Perform hands-on validation with technicians and equipment.
Resolve documentation issues and escalate as needed.
Recommend process improvements for authoring and delivery workflows.
Maintain a safe work environment per safety requirements.

Skills

Technical Publication Development

Structured-Authoring

Engineering Drawing Interpretation

XML/SGML

Technical Writing

Content Management

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Validation Procedures

Configuration Management

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related discipline

Tools

GM Service Information

Teamcenter

Arbortext

Electronic Parts Catalog

PLM Software

Job description

Plan and execute assigned technical-publication work packages
Review contracts, specifications, logistics requirements, engineering inputs, service requirements, and customer expectations
Develop, author, edit, update, and maintain operator, maintenance, inspection, servicing, repair, troubleshooting, parts, and training publications
Analyze drawings, CAD and 3D math data, wiring schematics, system diagrams, software information, parts data, engineering changes, photographs, and test results
Translate complex engineering and service information into clear, actionable procedures
Organize content using topic-based and structured-writing principles
Create and maintain procedures in GM Service Information, XML/SGML, military technical-publication, and other authoring systems
Apply writing, terminology, formatting, safety, illustration, cross-reference, delivery, and Simplified Technical English requirements
Validate technical content with engineers, technicians, and subject matter experts
Coordinate figure requirements and integrate graphics with written procedures
Manage revisions, change incorporation, traceability, document configuration, and version control
Participate in technical reviews, audits, demonstrations, maintenance evaluations, and validation activities
Perform hands-on validation with technicians, vehicles, equipment, test articles, and customers
Resolve documentation issues and **escalate** matters requiring engineering or customer authority
Recommend improvements to authoring methods, templates, terminology, quality checks, review processes, and delivery workflows
Maintain a safe work environment and follow GM Defense, customer, facility, equipment, and high-voltage safety requirements

Requirements

Demonstrated experience developing, authoring, editing, or maintaining technical publications, service information, maintenance documentation, engineering documentation, technical orders, training documentation, or comparable structured technical content
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, CAD or 3D math, wiring schematics, parts information, system diagrams, engineering changes, requirements, or other technical source data
Ability to write clear, accurate, and actionable technical procedures
Experience with structured-authoring, XML/SGML, content-management, PLM, service-information, technical-order, or comparable publication environments, or ability to learn those systems
Ability to independently manage multiple assignments, dependencies, delivery commitments, reviews, validation, and issue resolution
Strong technical writing, editing, analytical, organizational, and cross-functional communication skills
Ability to learn vehicle and equipment systems, including high-voltage, battery, propulsion, controls, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and software-enabled systems
Ability to work safely around vehicles, equipment, test articles, maintenance activities, and high-voltage systems
U.S. citizenship
Ability to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card and any required customer or program security clearance
Preferred: GM Service Information, GM MATH, GM graphic-art processes, Electronic Parts Catalog, Teamcenter, Arbortext, structured XML editors, content-management systems, PLM software, IETM processes, military/aerospace technical manuals, Simplified Technical English, physical validation, configuration management, Green Belt or Black Belt certification
Associate's or bachelor's degree in a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience (preferred)
High-voltage safety training or certification applicable to the assigned program (preferred)
Ability to travel less than 25%
Must not require GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in developing and maintaining technical publications, with a strong focus on structured-authoring and content management systems. Proficient in interpreting complex engineering data and translating it into clear, actionable procedures while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

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