Technical Writer

Job ID: 669598BR Date posted: Jul. 17, 2024
Description:As a manufacturing engineer, you will play a key role in producing and maintaining technical documentation for Lockheed Martin. These documents include standard operating procedures, maintenance procedures for electronic and mechanical support equipment, and work instructions ensuring that they comply with technical specifications and fit the user’s needs. The documents detail processes and products involved in performing specific maintenance or military tasks. Manufacturing engineers are the cornerstone between mechanical, electrical, industrial, and systems engineers and the field personnel, operations, safety, logistics, and mechanics using our documentation.
As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will use problem solving skills to assess dynamic operational and technical changes for Technical Documentation which includes Ordnance Documents (OD), Ordnance Pamphlets (OP), Standard Maintenance Procedures (SMP), and Work Instructions (WI).

Summary of Key Duties for this position:

• You will multitask to problem solve and provide solutions to a variety of technical problems while following and maintaining requirements ensuring soundness of technical judgement and overall accuracy.
• You will ensure proposed and approved changes are captured in all related technical documents, performing technical review of documentation against source data as well as providing procedural support for SWS facility documentation proofing and activation.
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education
• Proficient with Windows, Microsoft Office Suite, and PDF editing tools
• Strong writing skills, able to communicate technical direction in a clear and concise manner
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment
• Ability to travel occasionally
Desired Skills:
• Experience with interactive electronic technical manual (IETMs)
• Knowledge of XML and basic structured markup languages
• Attention to detail
• Time management and scheduling
• Ability to review drawings, assess requirements, prioritize tasks, and facilitate efficient customer communication
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Top Secret
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. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
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: 9x80 every other Friday off
Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: No
Career Area: Manufacturing
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First