Technical Writer, S1000D – On-Site in Cincinnati

Dayton T. Brown Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dayton T. Brown, Inc. in Cincinnati, Ohio, is seeking a Technical Writer to join our on-site Technical Publications Division.

This full-time role supports aerospace, defense, and commercial programs by producing clear, accurate documentation and collaborating with engineers, illustrators, and publications personnel. The ideal candidate will have SGML/XML experience, familiarity with S1000D, and the ability to develop maintenance, operation, and troubleshooting procedures under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in developing technical publications for commercial or military programs - including SGML/XML tagged data.
• Must understand technical documentation specifications S1000D (Issue 4.1 or later preferred).
• Solid technical knowledge/experience with the development of operational, maintenance, IPB, theory, and troubleshooting information/procedures for aircraft or ship systems.
• 2 or 4-year degree/or equivalent experience.
• Strong relationship-building, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in pressure situations and to meet tight deadlines.
• Provide real-time status reporting of assignments.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications.
• US Citizenship - Required.
• Security Clearance-Active Secret - Required, or the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical data by analyzing source data engineering data, including Maintenance Task Analysis (MTA), 3D models, and drawings.
• Be able to develop description and procedures to support maintenance and operations, as required by the project.
• Ensure clear, concise, and accurate technical documentation is authored, and adhering to the processes and specifications for each project.
• Be able to collaborate effectively with Subject Matter Experts such as engineers, technicians, and publications personnel.
• Actively participate in team meetings, and interface with illustrators and production personnel to support the development of technical documentation.
• Review, analyze, and determine impact of customer comments and redlines, and help team determine actions to resolve comments and follow through with management and/or customers.
• Ensure assignments are completed in a timely manner to facilitate on-time delivery of technical data to our customer.
• Contribute to continuous improvement objectives to achieve delivery and quality goals.
• As required, travel to the customer site for Validation and Verification events.

Skills

Strong relationship-building

Decision-making

Problem-solving

Education

2 or 4-year degree/or equivalent experience

3+ years’ experience in developing technical publications

S1000D knowledge (Issue 4.1+ preferred)

A&P Certification

Tools

EAGLE Publishing System

Job description

Dayton T. Brown, Inc. in Cincinnati, Ohio, is seeking a Technical Writer to join our on-site Technical Publications Division.

This full-time role supports aerospace, defense, and commercial programs by producing clear, accurate documentation and collaborating with engineers, illustrators, and publications personnel. The ideal candidate will have SGML/XML experience, familiarity with S1000D, and the ability to develop maintenance, operation, and troubleshooting procedures under tight deadlines.