Senior Technical Writer/Publications Lead Onsite

Strategic Extended Threat Shield Technical Manual Lead

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.
At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today's mission and stay ahead of tomorrow's threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.
As the Strategic Extended Threat Shield (SETS) Technical Manual (TM) lead, you'll provide guidance for the development of all aspects of the UAE THAAD M&S TMs. In this role, you'll lead a team of writers and illustrators in the development of operational and maintenance manuals of the LTAMDS Air Defense System.
What You Will Do:
Provide technical proficiency to the customer and program leadership.
Participate in peer reviews for updates for SETS hardware and software engineering modernization.
Generate TM portion of Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) with required tasks, milestones, and dependencies. Monitor IMS.
Create and update monthly status reports and briefings.
Coordinate / support all Safety and Engineering Peer Reviews of TMs.
Coordinate / support all Validation requirements and events.
Support / attend Customer / Contractor Reviews.
Conduct quality review of materials.
Travel is required and estimated at approximately 20% domestic
This position is designated as ONSITE, and is based at Raytheon's Woburn, MA location.
Qualifications You Must Have:
Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience.
Experience creating/editing written technical or non-technical documentation in a military and/or civilian environment.
Experience with MIL Standard 40051 and/or S1000D.
Qualifications We Prefer:
Experience with the Eagle Publishing System, or similar publishing systems.
Agile mindset with the ability to pivot when circumstances change, or direction is set.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to effectively design and implement TM programs.
Developing and implementing TM plans that align with business goals requires strategic thinking.
Managing the entire TM process, from design to evaluation, requires strong project management skills.
What We Offer:
Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
Relocation Eligibility– Relocation assistance available