About the Role
We are seeking a Technical Publications Multimedia Engineer to support advanced defense and precision fires programs. This role will be responsible for developing and maintaining Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs), military technical publications, maintenance documentation, repair parts documentation, and technical illustrations. The position requires collaboration with engineering, logistics, and program teams to ensure compliance with military standards and customer requirements.
The ideal candidate will have strong technical writing experience, expertise in XML/SGML-based documentation environments, and hands-on experience with military technical publications and logistics support systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, edit, and maintain Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs) and related technical publications.
- Create technical documentation including maintenance manuals, Depot Maintenance Work Requirements (DMWRs), Repair Parts and Special Tools Lists (RPSTLs), and operational procedures.
- Research technical content through engineering drawings, specifications, manuals, product documentation, and subject matter expert interviews.
- Ensure documentation complies with military specifications and standards including MIL-STD-40051 and related military publication requirements.
- Develop and maintain technical graphics, illustrations, diagrams, and multimedia content.
- Support validation and verification activities for technical publications.
- Coordinate documentation reviews and technical exchanges with customers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
- Populate and maintain logistics and technical data within Logistics Management Information (LMI) systems compliant with GEIA-STD-0007.
- Conduct quality reviews and ensure documentation accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
- Support program-related travel and overtime requirements as needed.
Required Qualifications & Skills
- 3-5+ years of experience as a Technical Writer or Technical Publications Specialist.
- 3-5+ years of experience with XML and SGML authoring environments.
- 3-5+ years of experience using Arbortext, UltraEdit, or similar structured authoring tools.
- Experience developing Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs).
- Experience researching and writing maintenance procedures, installation instructions, troubleshooting guides, testing procedures, and repair documentation.
- Experience interpreting engineering drawings, technical specifications, and design documentation.
- Working knowledge of:
- MIL-STD-40051
- MIL-STD-2361
- MIL-PRF-63002
- MIL-PRF-63033
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat Professional.
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting Technical Publication Validation & Verification events.
- Experience with Interactive Authoring and Display System (IADS) 4.0.
- Experience with XSLT, XSL-FO, stylesheets, and scripting.
- Experience with Windchill or S1000D Common Source Database environments.
- Experience with GEIA-STD-0007-compliant Logistics Management Information systems.
- Experience using SLIC Wave or PowerLOG-J.
- Experience supporting Logistics Demonstrations.
- Military experience.
- Prior MLRS, HIMARS, GMLRS, ATACMS, or PrSM program exposure.
- Experience with IsoDraw or similar technical illustration tools.
- Experience with Creo/Pro-E or other 3D CAD applications.
