TMDE Sustainment Technical Writer — Army Standards

Torch Technologies, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP participation

401(k) match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Torch Technologies is seeking a Mid Level Technical Writer (TMDE Sustainment) to convert complex calibration, engineering, and sustainment data into clear, Soldier-ready content. You will work with Army standards and deliver structured manuals, procedures, and data packages.

The role requires 5+ years in technical writing within Army/DoD contexts, ability to obtain a secret clearance, and collaboration with engineers and SMEs. Onsite in Huntsville, AL.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship
• Bachelor's Degree in an applicable technical field or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of technical writing experience in Army/DoW/engineering/sustainment environments
• Ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, calibration requirements, NIIN/PN datasets, and SMR codes
• Experience producing structured technical documentation using XML, SGML, or IETM compatible authoring tools
• Familiarity with Army maintenance programs (AR 750 1, DA PAM 750 8, AR 750 43, AR 700 4, DA PAM 738 751)
• Strong writing, editing, and document structuring skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Responsibilities

• Develop and revise TMDE technical manuals, calibration procedures, SOPs, and sustainment documentation
• Build structured technical content using XML, supporting digital pubs, data modules, and configuration controlled documentation
• Apply MIL STD 40051 2D requirements for Army technical manual development, formatting, and XML schema compliance
• Translate engineering drawings, SMR codes, provisioning data, and maintenance procedures into clear, usable content
• Incorporate medical related TMDE requirements in accordance with AR 40 501D when applicable
• Create drawing trees, provisioning tables, and technical data packages supporting TMDE lifecycle sustainment
• Collaborate with engineers, logisticians, and TMDE SMEs to validate accuracy
• Ensure compliance with AR 750 43, AR 700 4, AR 25 50, MIL STD 38784, and DA Pam documentation standards
• Support obsolescence analysis and configuration updates

Skills

Technical writing

Editing

Communication

Document structuring

XML/SGML/IETM tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent experience

Tools

XML authoring tools

Job description

Torch Technologies is seeking a Mid Level Technical Writer (TMDE Sustainment) to convert complex calibration, engineering, and sustainment data into clear, Soldier-ready content. You will work with Army standards and deliver structured manuals, procedures, and data packages.

The role requires 5+ years in technical writing within Army/DoD contexts, ability to obtain a secret clearance, and collaboration with engineers and SMEs. Onsite in Huntsville, AL.