Technical Editor/Writer

Butler Aerospace & Defense
  • Grand Prairie, TX
  • $40–$50 Per Hour
  • Contractor
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Job Description

Writes, rewrites and/or edits technical documents such as 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. Acquires subject knowledge by interviewing product developers, observing performance of production methods, referring to technical specifications, blueprints, engineering illustrations, and trade journals. Oversees preparation of illustrative materials, selecting drawings, sketches, diagrams and charts. Conducts quality review of materials.

Job Responsibilities

  • Position requires preparation of Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals, other technical publications, Depot Maintenance Work Requirements (DMWRs), Repair Parts and Special Tools Lists (RPSTL) and graphics in accordance with applicable military standard and commercial requirements.
  • Position will also coordinate and support technical meetings with the customer and team members to ensure compliance is met during exchange of documentation between associate and sub-contractors to ensure materials are developed in accordance with all applicable military and commercial requirements.
  • Will also assist with development and populating technical data in the Logistics Management Information (LMI) system compliant with GEIA-STD-0007.

Numbers & Facts

LocationGrand Prairie, TX
Job TypeContractor
Salary$40–$50 Per Hour
Websitehttps://www.butler.com

Qualifications

Required Experience:

  • Candidate must have at least 3-5 years experience with Extensible Markup Language (XML) and Standard Generalized Markup Language (SGML)
  • Candidate must have at least 3-5 years experience with Arbortext and UltraEdit or similar tools
  • Candidate must have at least 3-5 years experience as a technical writer
  • Candidate must have at least 3-5 years experience with MIL-STD-40051, MIL-STD-2361, MIL-PRF-63002 for Modification Work Orders, and MIL-PRF-63033 for Demilitarization
  • Candidate must have at least 3-5 years experience with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, SharePoint) and Adobe Acrobat (Standard/Professional).
  • Candidate must have at least 3-5 years experience using clear and concise language that adheres to customer-established standards and conventions.
  • Candidate must have at least 3-5 years experience with researching and writing technical content for maintenance technical manuals including installation, test, repair, and troubleshooting procedures
  • Candidate must have at least 3-5 years experience acquiring and verifying subject matter content by consulting with other disciplines engaged in developing products, observing production methods, referring to engineering drawings, notes, manuals, and similar publications.
  • Candidate must have at least 3-5 years experience with Interactive Electronic Technical Manual (IETM) development experience
  • Candidate must have at least 3-5 years experience with Graphics illustration experience and skills using graphics tools such as ISOdraw or similar graphics tools
  • Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Security Clearance
  • Candidate must be willing to work overtime and travel as needed to support program requirements

 

Skills

  • Blueprintsunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Editingunmatched
  • Educational Technologyunmatched
  • Illustrating Abilityunmatched
  • Interviewing Skillsunmatched
  • Product Developmentunmatched
  • Technical Editingunmatched
  • Technical Publicationsunmatched
  • Technical Writingunmatched
  • User Documentationunmatched

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