Technical Publications Multimedia Engineer

Technical Publications Multimedia Engineer

• Location: Grand Prairie, TX - (Worker will Telework < 50%)

• Desired Start Date: 11/16/2026

• End Date: 11/12/2027

• Pay Rate: $50.63 Hourly (OT40, Non-Exempt)

• Security Clearance: Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Security Clearance (not needed to start)

Job Description

Position Overview:

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.

Specific Job Description:

Candidate will perform as a Technical Publications Multimedia Engineer supporting the Precision Fires line of business including MLRS, HIMARS, GMLRS, ATACMS, and PrSM programs. Position requires preparation of Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs), 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. Candidate will also assist with development and populating technical data in the Logistics Management Information (LMI) system compliant with GEIA-STD-0007.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• 3-5 years experience with Extensible Markup Language (XML) and Standard Generalized Markup Language (SGML).

• 3-5 years experience with Arbortext and UltraEdit or similar tools.

• 3-5 years experience as a technical writer.

• 3-5 years experience with MIL-STD-40051, MIL-STD-2361, MIL-PRF-63002 for Modification Work Orders, and MIL-PRF-63033 for Demilitarization.

• 3-5 years experience with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, SharePoint) and Adobe Acrobat (Standard/Professional).

• 3-5 years experience using clear and concise language that adheres to customer-established standards and conventions.

• 3-5 years experience with researching and writing technical content for maintenance technical manuals including installation, test, repair, and troubleshooting procedures.

• 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.

• 3-5 years experience with Interactive Electronic Technical Manual (IETM) development.

• 3-5 years experience with graphics illustration and skills using graphics tools such as ISOdraw or similar.

• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills; strong technical background.

• Ability to quickly learn new software tools and processes, work well in a team environment, and interact with various levels of management.

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work with minimal supervision.

• Willingness to work overtime and travel as needed to support program requirements.

Desired Skills:

• Experience leading or supporting Technical Publication Validation and Verification events (3-5 years).

• Proficiency using Interactive Authoring and Display System (IADS) 4.0 software (3-5 years).

• Experience working with stylesheets including Extensible Stylesheet Language Formatting Objects (XSL-FO), Extensible Stylesheet Language Transformation (XSLT) and scripting (3-5 years).

• Working knowledge of Content Management Systems such as WindChill or S1000D Common Source Database (3-5 years).

• Proficiency with Logistics Management Information (LMI) systems compliant with GEIA-STD-0007 (3-5 years).

• Proficiency with SLIC Wave LMI system (3-5 years) and Power Log J LMI system (3-5 years).

• Experience leading or supporting Logistics Demonstration events (3-5 years).

• Past military experience or past experience as MLRS/HIMARS Launcher Operator and/or Maintenance Technician.

• Proficiency with Pro-E Creo or similar Computer Aided Drafting tools in a 3D environment (3-5 years).

Required Skills & Experience (Tagging)

• Technical Writing (Required, 3–5 Years experience)

• XML / SGML (Technical Skill, 3–5 Years experience)

• Arbortext (Technical Skill, 3–5 Years experience)

• MIL-STD-40051 (Technical Skill, 3–5 Years experience)

• Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETM) (Technical Skill, 3–5 Years experience)