F-Technical Publications Author - Level 1 Security Clearance

Position: F-16 Technical Publications Author - Level 1 with Security Clearance
Job Number 726958

Description:

What You Will Be Doing: F-16 Technical Publications Author - Level 1

Location:

Fort Worth TX What You Will Be Doing As an F-16 Technical Publications Author - Level 1, you will play a key role in developing and maintaining mission-critical documentation that supports one of the world's most advanced fighter aircraft. You will transform complex engineering data into accurate, easy-to-understand maintenance and operations manuals used by technicians and flight crews globally. This position is ideal for individuals with a strong understanding of aircraft systems and a passion for technical writing.

You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, contribute to international defense efforts, and help ensure the readiness and success of the F-16 fleet.

Key Responsibilities - Develop and author accurate, clear, and user-friendly maintenance instructions and technical publications for the F-16 aircraft.

- Interpret and incorporate engineering data, drawings, schematics, and commercial technical manuals into cohesive documentation.

- Utilize various engineering systems such as EDMS and AEI to extract relevant data for avionics and weapons system technical content.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, flight test, customer support, and Air Force representatives.

- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to manage technical order maintenance and updates for multiple F-16 customers.

- Review, evaluate, and process technical order change requests (AFTO Form 22 and AF Form 252) submitted by field units.

- Support requests for technical order pricing activities as needed.

- Assist with verification and validation of technical publications to ensure accuracy and compliance with customer requirements.

- Support quality assurance and peer review processes to ensure technical publications meet accuracy, usability, and formatting standards.

- Stay current with updates to military and industry standards for technical documentation to ensure compliance and continuous improvement of deliverables. What's In It For You:
From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security. Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus - if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

Basic Qualifications:

• Experience/knowledge of mechanical aircraft systems
• Experience/knowledge of interpreting complex technical drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, and/or manufacturer specifications.
• Experience interacting with outside customers to resolve technical issues as required Desired

Skills:

• Experience/knowledge on mechanical type aircraft systems
• Prior military aircraft maintenance experience
• Technical writing experience strongly preferred
• Experience/Knowledge of Standard Group Markup Language (SGML or XML) tagging
• Experience/knowledge of the following aircraft systems:
Landing Gear, Inspection/Work Cards, Off-Aircraft procedures, Hydraulic, Lighting, Air Conditioning, Fire Protection, Oxygen, Emergency Power, Crew Escape and Safety, Canopy Jettison, Ejection Seat, Ice Protection, Pneumatic Supply, Towing and Taxing, Ice Protection, Structures (Doors, Panels and Structures) Corrosion Control, Nondestructive Inspections, Aircraft Battle Damage Repair, for military type aircraft
• F-16 platform experience
• Experience with interpretation of engineering data, as well as, technical procedure authoring
• Experience using Epic Editor, Isodraw, Arbor Text Tool Suite, Quick Silver, XML, S1000D or similar
• Flight line experience using Technical Orders (TO) to troubleshoot discrepancies
• Ability to travel for technical data validation and verification of new procedures (US/Foreign) Security Clearance Statement:
This position requires a government security…