F-16 Technical Publications Author - Level 1

Basic Qualifications

Experience/knowledge in Avionics and/or Weapon systems on aircraft

Experience interacting with outside customers to resolve technical issues as required (i.e., Depot, Program Manager, Item Managers, and LM Engineering)

Experience/knowledge of interpreting complex technical drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, and/or manufacturer specifications.

Job Description
What You Will Be Doing:

F-16 Technical Publications Author – Level 1

Location: Fort Worth TX

As an F-16 Technical Publications Author – Level 1, you will play a key role in developing and maintaining mission‑critical documentation that supports one of the world’s most advanced fighter aircraft. You will transform complex engineering data into accurate, easy‑to‑understand maintenance and operations manuals used by technicians and flight crews globally. This position is ideal for individuals with a strong understanding of aircraft systems and a passion for technical writing. You’ll collaborate with cross‑functional teams, contribute to international defense efforts, and help ensure the readiness and success of the F‑16 fleet.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and author accurate, clear, and user‑friendly maintenance instructions and technical publications for the F‑16 aircraft.

Interpret and incorporate engineering data, drawings, schematics, and commercial technical manuals into cohesive documentation.

Utilize various engineering systems such as EDMS and AEI to extract relevant data for avionics and weapons system technical content.

Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including engineering, flight test, customer support, and Air Force representatives.

Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to manage technical order maintenance and updates for multiple F‑16 customers.

Review, evaluate, and process technical order change requests (AFTO Form 22 and AF Form 252) submitted by field units.

Support requests for technical order pricing activities as needed.

Assist with verification and validation of technical publications to ensure accuracy and compliance with customer requirements.

Support quality assurance and peer review processes to ensure technical publications meet accuracy, usability, and formatting standards.

Stay current with updates to military and industry standards for technical documentation to ensure compliance and continuous improvement of deliverables.

Desired Skills

Experience evaluating technical manual changes and familiar with TO 00-5-1 AF Technical Order System requirements or equivalent is highly desired

Prior military aircraft avionics and/or weapons experience

Experience/knowledge with authoring in Standard Group Markup Language (SGML or XML) tagging

Experience/knowledge with any of the following: Engineering drawings, Communication, UHF/VHF/SATCOM, VHF Radio, Crash/Standard survivable flight Data Recorder, Navigation Instrument Landing, Weapons, Fire Control Radar, Radar Altimeter, INS/EGI, Navigation/Targeting Pods, FCC/GAC/MMC, Head Up Display, Joint Helmet Mounted Display, Photographic/Video System, Video Recording, Penetration Aids and ECM, Electronic Countermeasures, Radar Threat, Chaff/Flare, Operational Flight Program (OFP)

Hands‑on Aircraft Maintenance or Modification

Experience

Experience with electronic technical manuals, task relationships

Prior technical writing experience strongly preferred

Military type aircraft experience preferred

Experience using Epic Editor, Isodraw, Arbor Text Tool Suite, Quick Silver, XML, S1000D or similar

Flight line experience using Technical Orders (TO) to troubleshoot discrepancies

Ability to work remotely
Part‑time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.

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