Avionics/Flight Manual Technical Writer - Level 3

About the role

Join the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Field Sustainment Team as an F-16 Avionics Technical Writer at our Hill Air Force Base facility in Utah. This position supports the F-16 System Program Office (SPO) by researching, developing, and integrating technical data and technical order changes related to the F-16 aircraft avionics and weapons systems, along with support equipment and aircraft system testers for different hardware and software configurations.

This position requires an active Final Secret Security Clearance. Must be a U.S. Citizen. The selected applicant will need to relocate to the Hill AFB, Utah area to support the F-16 SPO in-person. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Responsibilities

• Perform research, interpret engineering data/drawings, evaluate field/depot inputs, and verify information from multiple sources to sustain Air Force procedures and Technical Orders (TOs) related to aircraft modifications (e.g., Flight Manuals, Job Guides, Fault Isolation, General System, General Vehicle, Commodity, and aircraft hardware-software type manuals).
• Author Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTOs), aircraft and support equipment TOs, and flight manuals.
• Support the planning, coordinating, and conducting of validation/verification activities.
• Assist USAF personnel with the preparation of Air Force Technical Order (AFTO) Forms 82/27/252 and incorporate comments into draft TCTOs.
• Submit forms and redlined manuscripts to LM Aero Fort Worth, vendors, and other contractors for formalization and final field delivery.
• Work independently with general direction to support major programs, applying technical expertise as required.
• Participate in technical order manual manuscript risk reduction events, support trial vehicle installations, TCTO kit proofing, process improvements, and quality assurance initiatives.
• Collaborate with external personnel such as US Air Force customer groups, including program management, software/mechanical engineering, internal engineering, depot-level maintenance, flight test, flight safety, F-16 aircrew, equipment specialists, flight manual managers, and the Central Technical Order Control Unit (CTOCU).

Requirements

• Experience performing checkout and troubleshooting procedures on military or commercial aircraft avionics systems using military or civilian Technical Order publications/data.
• Experience applying TO 00-5-1; the Air Force TO System, TO Lifecycle Management requirements, Air Force and DoD Instructions, and TO numbering system.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications.

Skills

The following skills are desired and would set a candidate apart:

• Hands-on troubleshooting of F-16 flight line avionics (electrical and mechanical), including troubleshooting, repair, calibration, software upgrades, and parts supportability of specific test equipment.
• Experience with Military Flight Test TO Development/Verification in a Flight Test environment.
• Interpersonal skills to enable effective interaction with leadership, customers, and peers in a team environment.
• Able to communicate complex requirements and interpret complex engineering drawings and manufacturer specifications.
• Strong computer skills with attention to detail.
• Experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD) software and Standard Generalized Markup Language (SGML).
• Experience using Epic Editor, Isodraw, Arbor Text Tool Suite, and Quick Silver.
• Demonstrated proficiency in aircraft avionics technical manuals, including Job Guides, General Systems, Fault Isolation, Illustrated Parts Breakdowns, Commodity, Support Equipment, and Flight Manual TOs.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10 workweek)
• 401(k) match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Education Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (performance-based, not guaranteed)

For Washington state applicants only: Non-represented full-time employees accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) for incidental absences and other reasons, and receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full-time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month, up to 52 hours of sick leave annually, and receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.

Pay

Full-Time Salary Range: $85,300.00 - $158,300.00. The salary range is a general guideline and considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, as well as market (work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.