Technical Writer
On-siteSouth Ogden, Utah, United States
Job Summary
Develop and revise Technical Orders, Technical Manuals, and Time Compliance Technical Orders for DoD customers while coordinating with engineers, logisticians, and subject matter experts. Incorporate engineering changes, verify technical accuracy, and produce publication packages adhering to Air Force and DoD standards. Participate in technical reviews, quality assurance, and configuration management processes. Requires a U.S. SECRET clearance, 5+ years of experience in aerospace documentation, and proficiency with S1000D, SGML, XML, and AborText. Occasional travel is required for meetings and site visits.
Required Qualifications
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
- Able to read and understand technical manuals, procedural documentation, and OEM guides
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
- 5 + years of related experience
- Background in mechanical, aerospace, or electrical documentation and/or hands-on experience in an aerospace maintenance field
- Experience with military technical manuals or Technical Orders
- Proven experience with S1000D, SGML or XML authoring software, AborText, Illustrator, and technical publications development processes within an Interactive Technical Manual (IETM) environment
- Must be able to obtain an active U.S. SECRET clearance and be subject to a government security investigation
- Valid driver's license
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