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Job Number 693341BR
Description: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.
Who You Are
You're a detail-oriented technical communicator with a passion for aviation and a knack for translating complex engineering data into clear, accurate, and user-friendly documentation. You have a foundational understanding of aircraft systems, particularly in maintenance and operations, and are eager to grow your expertise in a fast-paced, team-driven environment. You're proactive, resourceful, and comfortable working across engineering, logistics, and customer support teams to gather and clarify technical information. You thrive on precision and consistency, and you're committed to supporting both internal stakeholders and end-users with documentation that exceeds expectations. Whether you're reviewing technical order changes or developing content from scratch, you bring professionalism, curiosity, and a continuous improvement mindset to everything you do.
Fort Worth, TX This position is in Fort Worth, TX Discover Fort Worth.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience/knowledge of the following aircraft systems: 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, Structure (Doors, Panels and Structures) Corrosion Control, Nondestructive Inspections, Aircraft Battle Damage Repair for military type aircraft
• Experience/Knowledge of Standard Group Markup Language (SGML or XML) tagging
• Experience/knowledge of interpreting complex technical drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, and manufacturer specifications.
• Experience interacting with outside customers to resolve technical issues as required
Desired Skills:
• Experience/knowledge on mechanical type aircraft systems
• Technical writing experience strongly preferred
• F-16/F-22 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 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
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
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: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Product Support
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
Description: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.
Who You Are
You're a detail-oriented technical communicator with a passion for aviation and a knack for translating complex engineering data into clear, accurate, and user-friendly documentation. You have a foundational understanding of aircraft systems, particularly in maintenance and operations, and are eager to grow your expertise in a fast-paced, team-driven environment. You're proactive, resourceful, and comfortable working across engineering, logistics, and customer support teams to gather and clarify technical information. You thrive on precision and consistency, and you're committed to supporting both internal stakeholders and end-users with documentation that exceeds expectations. Whether you're reviewing technical order changes or developing content from scratch, you bring professionalism, curiosity, and a continuous improvement mindset to everything you do.
Fort Worth, TX This position is in Fort Worth, TX Discover Fort Worth.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience/knowledge of the following aircraft systems: 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, Structure (Doors, Panels and Structures) Corrosion Control, Nondestructive Inspections, Aircraft Battle Damage Repair for military type aircraft
• Experience/Knowledge of Standard Group Markup Language (SGML or XML) tagging
• Experience/knowledge of interpreting complex technical drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, and manufacturer specifications.
• Experience interacting with outside customers to resolve technical issues as required
Desired Skills:
• Experience/knowledge on mechanical type aircraft systems
• Technical writing experience strongly preferred
• F-16/F-22 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 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
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
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: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Product Support
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
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