Technical Writer Staff (Level 4) jobs in United States
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Lockheed Martin · 19 hours ago

Technical Writer Staff (Level 4)

Lockheed Martin is a leader in aerospace and defense, and they are seeking a highly skilled Technical Writer to modernize process documentation as part of their Digital Transformation. The role involves creating and maintaining core information products and collaborating with subject matter experts to deliver clear, user-friendly content for aerospace manufacturing.

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Responsibilities

Create & Maintain Core Information Products - Process manuals, reference guides, job aids, and online help systems that align with Lockheed Martin’s operations roadmap
Develop Documentation Standards - Author and maintain a comprehensive style guide for Production Engineering documentation
Leverage Content Management & Publishing Tools - Use Adobe FrameMaker, XML/HTML workflows, SharePoint, Confluence, and related tools to produce electronic publications
Collaborate with SMEs - Conduct interviews, workshops, and review sessions to capture technical knowledge and convert it into concise, user centric content
Structure Information for Discoverability - Apply information architecture principles, modular authoring, and taxonomy best practices to make content easy to find and reuse
Enhance User Experience - Recommend and implement improvements to documentation delivery platforms and overall content strategy
Support Business Transformation - Participate in cross functional Production Engineering initiatives that drive process optimization and digital adoption

Qualification

Adobe FrameMakerContent Management ToolsTechnical DocumentationXMLHTMLSharePointConfluencePlanningOrganizationAnalytical skillsExceptional written skillsVerbal communicationDecision-making abilities

Required

Bachelor's degree in Technical Communications, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
Proven proficiency with Adobe FrameMaker (or equivalent DITA/structured authoring tools)
Demonstrated ability to create clear, concise process documentation for complex technical subjects
Ability to obtain and maintain an Active Secret Clearance

Preferred

Exceptional written and verbal skills; mastery of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation
Development of enterprise-wide style guides and documentation frameworks
Creation of reference manuals, job guides, or online help systems for manufacturing or software applications
Familiarity with XML, HTML, Python, or Visual Basic for content automation or scripting
Experience with SharePoint, Confluence, Microsoft Teams, WordPress or other CMS platforms
Proven track record of virtual collaboration with geographically dispersed teams
Strong planning, organization, analytical, and decision-making abilities

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
401(k) match
Flexible Spending Accounts
EAP
Education Assistance
Parental Leave
Paid time off
Holidays

Company

Lockheed Martin

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Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that specializes in advanced technology systems, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Lockheed Martin.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$6.06B
Key Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M

Leadership Team

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Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
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Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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