Technical Writer - GM Defense

Plan and execute assigned technical-publication work packages

Review contracts, specifications, logistics requirements, engineering inputs, service requirements, and customer expectations

Develop, author, edit, update, and maintain operator, maintenance, inspection, servicing, repair, troubleshooting, parts, and training publications

Analyze drawings, CAD and 3D math data, wiring schematics, system diagrams, software information, parts data, engineering changes, photographs, and test results

Translate complex engineering and service information into clear, actionable procedures

Organize content using topic-based and structured-writing principles

Create and maintain procedures in GM Service Information, XML/SGML, military technical-publication, and other authoring systems

Apply writing, terminology, formatting, safety, illustration, cross-reference, delivery, and Simplified Technical English requirements

Validate technical content with engineers, technicians, and subject matter experts

Coordinate figure requirements and integrate graphics with written procedures

Manage revisions, change incorporation, traceability, document configuration, and version control

Participate in technical reviews, audits, demonstrations, maintenance evaluations, and validation activities

Perform hands-on validation with technicians, vehicles, equipment, test articles, and customers

Resolve documentation issues and **escalate** matters requiring engineering or customer authority

Recommend improvements to authoring methods, templates, terminology, quality checks, review processes, and delivery workflows

Maintain a safe work environment and follow GM Defense, customer, facility, equipment, and high-voltage safety requirements

Requirements

Demonstrated experience developing, authoring, editing, or maintaining technical publications, service information, maintenance documentation, engineering documentation, technical orders, training documentation, or comparable structured technical content

Ability to interpret engineering drawings, CAD or 3D math, wiring schematics, parts information, system diagrams, engineering changes, requirements, or other technical source data

Ability to write clear, accurate, and actionable technical procedures

Experience with structured-authoring, XML/SGML, content-management, PLM, service-information, technical-order, or comparable publication environments, or ability to learn those systems

Ability to independently manage multiple assignments, dependencies, delivery commitments, reviews, validation, and issue resolution

Strong technical writing, editing, analytical, organizational, and cross-functional communication skills

Ability to learn vehicle and equipment systems, including high-voltage, battery, propulsion, controls, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and software-enabled systems

Ability to work safely around vehicles, equipment, test articles, maintenance activities, and high-voltage systems

U.S. citizenship

Ability to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card and any required customer or program security clearance

Preferred: GM Service Information, GM MATH, GM graphic-art processes, Electronic Parts Catalog, Teamcenter, Arbortext, structured XML editors, content-management systems, PLM software, IETM processes, military/aerospace technical manuals, Simplified Technical English, physical validation, configuration management, Green Belt or Black Belt certification

Associate's or bachelor's degree in a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience (preferred)

High-voltage safety training or certification applicable to the assigned program (preferred)

Ability to travel less than 25%

Must not require GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future

Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in developing and maintaining technical publications, with a strong focus on structured-authoring and content management systems. Proficient in interpreting complex engineering data and translating it into clear, actionable procedures while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Technical Publication Development

Structured-Authoring Systems

Engineering Drawing Interpretation

Technical Writing and Editing

High-Voltage Safety Training

Hard Skills

Technical Publication Development

Structured-Authoring

XML/SGML

Engineering Drawing Interpretation

Technical Writing

Content Management

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Validation Procedures

Configuration Management

Soft Skills

Cross-Functional Communication

Issue Resolution

Independent Management of Assignments

Certifications & Qualifications

Green Belt Certification

Black Belt Certification

High-Voltage Safety Training

Industry Keywords

Military Technical Manuals

Simplified Technical English

IETM Processes

Technical Orders

Maintenance Documentation

Tools & Technologies

GM Service Information

Teamcenter

Arbortext

Electronic Parts Catalog

PLM Software

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