Flight Manual Writer - Level 3

Technical Publications Writer

This position is for a Technical Publications Writer, with the primary task of developing and authoring technical publications for complex military aeronautics systems. Experience in developing military aeronautics technical publications that include flight manuals, maintenance manuals, and illustrated parts breakdown manuals, as well as maintenance job guides. Focused experience with Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMS), preferably in QuickSilver or XML format. Working with multiple engineering, software, supportability, and logistics disciplines developing technical publications. The successful candidate must have general experience and knowledge of aircraft supportability and maintainability procedures and processes which will result in the development and fielding of technically accurate and MIL-STD compliant technical documentation for complex systems. Experience in verification and validation of technical publications is highly desirable, as well as in interpreting engineering drawings, commercial technical orders, technical drawings and schematics. Basic Qualifications : Experience in developing and authoring technical flight manuals. Experience interfacing with operational and maintenance personnel in operational work environments. Experience developing Interactive Electronic Technical manuals (IETMs) (e.g. Quicksilver, Arbortext, XML, or S1000D format.) Desired Skills : Bachelor's Degree or higher in Technical Discipline. Experience authoring technical publications for complex military aeronautics publications. Experience in developing military aeronautics technical publications, including flight manuals, maintenance manuals, illustrated parts breakdown manuals and maintenance job guides. General experience in integrating Isometric illustrations or other graphical illustrations into an interactive electronic manual format. Ability to effectively work with multiple engineering, software, supportability, and logistics disciplines to develop highly accurate technical manuals. Experience in verification and validation of technical publications is highly desirable. Broad experience with Microsoft Office suite, especially MSWord, Arbortext, Adobe, Photoshop, CATIA and IsoDraw software tools. Self starter and able to multi-task in a fast-paced dynamic work environment. Good communications and presentation skills. Security Clearance Statement : This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Clearance Level : TS / SCI Other Important Information You Should Know : Expression of interest : 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. Ability to Work Remotely : Onsite Full-time : The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. Work Schedules : 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. Schedule for this Position : 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week Pay Rate : The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $77,700 - $136,965. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. 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. Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.