IAMD Technical Publications Writer

Job Description

You will be the Technical Publications Writer for the Technical Publications team. Our team is responsible for creating and maintaining mission critical technical documentation that meets Military Specifications, delivering Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs), Depot Maintenance Work Requirements (DMWRs), Repair Parts & Special Tools Lists (RPSTLs), and high quality procedural graphics to support system sustainment and readiness.

What You Will Be Doing
As the Technical Publications Writer you will be responsible for translating complex engineering data into clear, usable documentation that enables technicians and maintainers to work efficiently and safely. You'll work side by side with Subject Matter Experts across engineering disciplines, manage content in our configuration controlled system, and ensure every deliverable is on time, on budget, and compliant with MIL STDs.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Drafting, updating, and publishing IETMs, DMWRs, and RPSTLs in strict accordance with applicable MIL STDs.
• Producing procedural graphics, illustrated parts breakdowns (IPBs), and other visual assets using approved graphics tools.
• Reviewing engineering drawings, schematics, and software description documents for technical accuracy and completeness.
• Coordinating with SMEs to gather, verify, and validate content; facilitating technical reviews and approvals.
• Managing and maintaining documentation within the configured Content Management System (e.g., Windchill).
• Assisting senior writers with layout, design, and structuring of Organizational, Intermediate, and Depot level Technical Manuals.
• Supporting occasional overtime and limited travel to meet project milestones and customer requirements.

Why Join Us
Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus. If you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

We are looking for a collaborative, detail oriented storyteller who thrives in a fast paced, technically demanding environment. If you enjoy turning intricate engineering concepts into intuitive, user friendly manuals and graphics, you'll fit right in. This role offers the chance to influence the quality of critical sustainment documentation across the program, work closely with seasoned engineers and senior writers, and advance your expertise in MIL STD based publishing. Join a team that values precision, continuous improvement, and the impact your work has on mission success-apply today and help shape the future of our technical communications.

We offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.

Further Information About This Opportunity:
This position is in Grand Prairie, TX.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field OR an Associate's degree combined with relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.
• Basic familiarity with Extensible Markup Language (XML) and XSLT.
• Knowledge of MIL-STD-40051-1/2 (Revision B) and MIL-STD-2361C (or later).
• Experience with Arbortext Editor (Styler 5.4 or higher) or comparable authoring tools.
• Working knowledge of UltraEdit (or similar text editors) and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• Exposure to Content Management Systems such as Windchill.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint).
• Must be familiar with layout, design and structure of Organizational, Intermediate and Depot level Technical Manuals (TM's) including Operation and Maintenance, Theory of Operation, Fault Isolation Procedures, and Illustrated Parts Breakdowns (IPB's).
• Ability to produce illustrations using graphics tools such as ISOdraw, Autrotrol or similar graphics tools.
• Ability to acquire and verify content and illustrations by coordinating across Engineering Disciplines, observing production methods, referring to engineering drawings, notes, manuals, and similar publications.
• Ability to write using clear and concise language that adheres to customer-established standards and conventions.
• Ability to write technical content for maintenance technical manuals including installation, test, repair, and troubleshooting procedures.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and schematics.
• Flexible work ethic with capacity to respond quickly to internal and external customer needs.
• Willingness to work overtime and travel when required.
• 2-3 years of professional experience in technical writing or related engineering support.

Desired skills

• Experience with Patriot Ground Support Equipment or other U.S. Army publications.
• Familiarity with Interactive Authoring and Display System (IADS) 4.0+ or Electronic Maintenance System (EMS) Next Generation (NG).

EEO

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.

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Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They're dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.

As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin's vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers' toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.

Other Important Information

By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

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.

Work Schedule Information

Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

National Pay Statement

Pay Rate:

The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $57,400 - $101,200. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
This position is incentive plan eligible.

Premium Pay Statement

Pay Rate:

The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $66,000 - $114,425. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.