Technical Writer
Lockheed Martin •
Owego, New York, United States
Position Type: Permanent
Job Description:
Description:The candidate will be a member of the Global
Sustainment Courseware, Training, Technical
Publications team supporting Rotary and Mission
System programs in Owego, NY.
Responsibilities include:
Write, rewrite and/or edit technical documents
such as Integrated Electronic Technical Manuals
(IETMs), technical procedure manuals, user
manuals, programming manuals, service
manuals, operational specifications, and related
technical publications to communicate clearly
and effectively technical specifications and
instructions to a wide range of audiences.
Acquire subject knowledge by interviewing
product developers and engineers, observing
performance of production methods, referring to
technical specifications, mod kits, blueprints,
engineering illustrations, schematics, and trade
journals.
Participate in project team meetings and meet
deadlines with support of team lead.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a
related discipline, or equivalent
experience/combined education, with 3 years of
professional experience; or 1 year of professional
experience with a related Masters degree.
Must demonstrate strong interpersonal, written,
and oral communication skills.
Demonstrate ability to work independently and
as part of a team, including virtual teams, as
required.
Ability to author technical content for procedure
manuals, services manuals, and related technical
publications that describe installation, operation
and maintenance of electronic, electrical,
mechanical, and other equipment.
Ability to author technical content that adheres
to required standards, style guidance, contract
requirements, and using clear and concise
language.
Ability to meet deadlines and quality standards.
Familiar with structured authoring and XML
authoring tools.
Clearance: Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
required.
Desired Skills:
Experience authoring to military standards,
especially 40051-2C and S1000D.
Experience with XML authoring tools, such as
ArborText.
Familiarity with Simplified Technical English.
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: 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: 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, or Washington is $55,100 - $105,800 . Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidates work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
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.
Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California and New York is $63,500 - $119,500. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
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 worlds 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: RMS
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Logistics
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
Experience authoring to military standards,
especially 40051-2C and S1000D.
Experience with XML authoring tools, such as
ArborText.
Familiarity with Simplified Technical English.
Job Ident #:
61286171920
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