Technical Writer

Job Description

Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Technical Publications Multimedia Engineer to support complex defense and engineering programs. The role focuses on developing and maintaining technical publications, interactive electronic technical manuals, maintenance documentation, and logistics support materials. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical writing capabilities with experience in XML/SGML-based publishing environments and military technical publication standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, revise, and maintain technical manuals, operational procedures, maintenance documentation, and related technical publications.
• Develop and support Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs).
• Produce Depot Maintenance Work Requirements (DMWRs), Repair Parts and Special Tools Lists (RPSTLs), and associated technical documentation.
• Research technical data by reviewing engineering drawings, specifications, blueprints, manuals, and related source material.
• Collaborate with engineers, program personnel, and subject matter experts to ensure documentation accuracy.
• Coordinate technical documentation reviews and exchanges with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain graphics, illustrations, diagrams, and multimedia content for technical publications.
• Populate and maintain logistics support data within Logistics Management Information (LMI) systems.
• Ensure technical documentation complies with applicable military and commercial standards.
• Conduct quality reviews and validation activities to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance.
• Support technical publication verification, validation, and logistics demonstration events.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of documentation processes and publishing workflows.

Must-Have Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience as a Technical Writer or Technical Publications Specialist.
• 3–5 years of experience with XML and SGML authoring environments.
• 3–5 years of experience using Arbortext, UltraEdit, or equivalent publishing tools.
• 3–5 years of experience developing maintenance technical manuals, installation procedures, repair procedures, testing procedures, and troubleshooting documentation.
• 3–5 years of experience developing Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs).
• 3–5 years of experience working with military technical publication standards, including:
• • MIL-STD-40051
  • MIL-STD-2361
  • MIL-PRF-63002
  • MIL-PRF-63033
• Experience creating and editing technical graphics using ISOdraw or comparable illustration tools.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat Professional.
• Experience reviewing engineering drawings, specifications, and technical source data.
• Ability to obtain required authorization for project work.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Experience supporting technical publication validation and verification activities.
• Experience with Interactive Authoring and Display System (IADS) 4.0.
• Experience with XSL-FO, XSLT, stylesheet development, and scripting.
• Knowledge of Windchill, S1000D Common Source Database, or other content management systems.
• Experience with GEIA-STD-0007-compliant Logistics Management Information systems.
• Experience with SLIC Wave and PowerLog-J systems.
• Experience supporting logistics demonstration events.
• Military background or experience supporting military maintenance programs.
• Experience as an MLRS or HIMARS operator or maintenance technician.
• Experience with Creo, Pro-E, or other 3D CAD tools.