Technical Editor/Writer

Job Title: Technical Editor/Writer Job Description The Technical Editor/Writer will create, revise, and edit a wide range of technical publications, including interactive electronic technical manuals, maintenance manuals, procedure guides, and operational specifications for complex defense-related systems. This role focuses on communicating technical information clearly and effectively to diverse audiences by transforming engineering data, production methods, and logistics information into accurate, user-friendly documentation. The position also includes multimedia and graphics responsibilities to support precision fires programs and related platforms.

Responsibilities

• Write, rewrite, and edit technical documents such as technical procedure manuals, user manuals, programming manuals, service manuals, operational specifications, and related publications to ensure clarity, accuracy, and consistency.
• Prepare Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs) and other technical publications in accordance with applicable military standards and commercial requirements.
• Develop Depot Maintenance Work Requirements (DMWRs), Repair Parts and Special Tools Lists (RPSTLs), and associated graphics that meet defined technical and regulatory standards.
• Acquire and verify subject matter content by interviewing product developers and other disciplines, observing production methods, and reviewing engineering drawings, notes, manuals, blueprints, and trade journals.
• Oversee the preparation of illustrative materials by selecting and coordinating drawings, sketches, diagrams, charts, and other visual content to support technical instructions.
• Conduct thorough quality reviews of technical materials to ensure compliance with customer-established standards, conventions, and applicable military and commercial requirements.
• Research and write detailed technical content for maintenance manuals, including installation, testing, repair, and troubleshooting procedures.
• Develop and populate technical data in Logistics Management Information (LMI) systems in compliance with GEIA-STD-0007 and related logistics standards.
• Coordinate and support technical meetings with customers, team members, associates, and subcontractors to ensure documentation exchanges meet all applicable requirements.
• Use XML and SGML markup languages, along with tools such as Arbortext and UltraEdit or similar applications, to structure and manage technical content.
• Create and refine technical illustrations and graphics using tools such as ISOdraw or similar graphics software to enhance technical manuals and IETMs.
• Apply clear, concise language that adheres to established style guides, standards, and conventions for technical publications.
• Collaborate effectively within a team environment and interact professionally with various levels of management and stakeholders.
• Maintain organized documentation workflows, manage multiple tasks, and work with minimal supervision while meeting project deadlines.
• Support Technical Publication Validation and Verification events and Logistics Demonstration activities as needed.
• Continuously learn and adopt new software tools, processes, and standards relevant to technical publishing and logistics information.
• Travel and work overtime as required to support program schedules, validation events, and customer engagements.

Essential Skills

• At least 35 years of experience with Extensible Markup Language (XML) and Standard Generalized Markup Language (SGML).
• At least 35 years of experience using Arbortext and UltraEdit or similar authoring and editing tools.
• At least 35 years of experience as a technical writer, editor, or technical publications specialist.
• At least 35 years of experience working with applicable military standards and performance specifications for technical publications and modification work orders.
• At least 35 years of experience with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Adobe Acrobat (Standard/Professional).
• At least 35 years of experience writing in clear and concise language that adheres to customer-established standards and conventions.
• At least 35 years of experience researching and writing technical content for maintenance technical manuals, including installation, test, repair, and troubleshooting procedures.
• At least 35 years of experience acquiring and validating technical content by consulting wit…