The Role
Supports NAVAIR by authoring, editing, and maintaining Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals and Technical Manuals. Develops XML documentation in PTC Arbortext according to MIL-STD-3001, using engineering and maintenance source data. Creates content through SME interviews, validates technical information, reviews documents for clarity and compliance, and provides proofreading and writing support across technical materials.
Summary Generated by Built In
The Associate Technical Writer will support Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) editing and creating IETMs (Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals) and/or TMs (Technical Manuals) using PTC Arbortext to MIL-STD-3001 specification. This position will be onsite at our facility in Indianapolis, IN.
JOB DUTIES:
- Author, edit, and develop IETMs and/or TMs for NAVAIR equipment, to cover maintenance, operation, repair, theory of operation, troubleshooting, and Illustrated Parts Breakdown (IPB) in accordance with MIL-STD-3001 requirements.
- Author, prepare, review, revise, and develop IETMs and/or TMs for NAVAIR equipment from source data such as Logistics Product Data, Engineering Drawings, and Maintenance Plans for equipment operation and maintenance.
- Create and update NAVAIR MIL-STD-3001 XML documentation with understanding of XML tags and how to apply to text.
- Edit, proofread, and provide writing support across technical and non-technical documents.
- Evaluate documents for format, clarity, and quality based on adherence to MIL-STD-3001.
- Create narrative content using Subject Matter Expert (SME) interviews to author and validate with technical system engineers, architects, and other SMEs.
- Create initial technical publication outlines, and incrementally create, validate, update, and review document content.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's degree and 0 years’ experience; additional years of work history accepted in lieu of a degree.
- Candidate must be a US Citizen.
- Team-oriented, self-starter, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience with Microsoft Office products and desktop publishing software.
DESIRED EXPERIENCE:
- Previous experience creating and editing NAVAIR IETMs and TMs.
- Proficient in use of PTC Arbortext or similar XML authoring software.
- Recent knowledge of and experience with Naval Air Technical Data and Engineering Service Center (NATEC) documentation standards and procedures.
- Current knowledge of and experience with Naval & Marine Corps aircraft systems.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree, or additional years of work history accepted in lieu of a degree
- US citizenship
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Team-oriented and self-starter attitude
- Experience with Microsoft Office products and desktop publishing software
- Experience creating and editing NAVAIR IETMs and TMs
- Proficiency with PTC Arbortext or similar XML authoring software
- Knowledge of NATEC documentation standards and procedures
- Knowledge of Naval and Marine Corps aircraft systems
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