Technical Writer Staff (Level 4)
Lockheed Martin - Fort Worth, TX
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**Description:** **What You Will Be Doing** Lockheed Martin Aeronautics' Production Engineering Central Services /(PECS/) team is committed to the company's Digital Transformation/. We are seeking a highly skilled, independent, and self motivated Technical Writer to modernize our process documentation and help shape the next generation production engineering knowledge platform/. About the Role The Technical Writer will incorporate changes to the current process manual /(PM 9003/) while designing and implementing a future focused documentation architecture/. Working closely with subject matter experts /(SMEs/) across multiple sites, you will translate complex concepts into clear, reusable, and user friendly content that supports next generation aerospace manufacturing/. Key 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/. If you thrive in a fast paced, technology/-driven environment and are passionate about turning complex processes into accessible, high quality documentation, we want to hear from you/. This is your opportunity to influence a critical component of Lockheed Martin's digital transformation agenda/. While the Planning Central Services team is primarily located in Ft/. Worth, this position can be based in Ft/. Worth, Palmdale, or Marietta/. The role is 100% onsite/. **What's In It For You:** We offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here/. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus /-if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you/. **Further Information About This Opportunity** Fort Worth, TX This position is in Fort Worth, TX Discover Fort Worth/. Palmdale, CA **This position is in Palmdale, CA Discover Palmdale/.** Marietta, GA **This position is in Marietta, GA Discover Marietta/.** **Basic Qualifications:** - 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/. **Desired Skills:** - 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/. **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:** Onsite Full/-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility/. **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 **Pay Rate:** The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York /(excluding most major metropolitan areas/), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $85,400 /- $150,650/. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location/. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only/. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as /(but not limited to/) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer/. **Benefits offered:** 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, and Holidays/. /(Washington state applicants only/) Non/-represented full/-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off /(PTO/) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays/. Represented full time employees accrue 6/.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays/. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year/. This position is incentive plan eligible/. **Pay Rate:** The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $98,300 /- $170,315/. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location/. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only/. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as /(but not limited to/) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer/. **Benefits offered:** 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, and Holidays/. This position is incentive plan eligible/. **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:** Manufacturing **Type:** Full/-Time **Shift:** First
Created: 2026-04-02