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Principal Technical Editor and Writer 3 - Product Support

Remote, United States
Up to $73.13 DOE
Job ID: 220427 Secret Clearance

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Remote, United States
Up to $73.13 DOE
12 months
4
Bachelor's Degree
5+ years
Secret
Nov 2, 2026

Job Description

Job #220427

Chipton-Ross is seeking multiple Principal Technical Editor and Writer 3 - Product Support for a REMOTE contract opportunity.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE)

  • 5 Years experience with Bachelors; 3 Years experience with Masters; 1 year experience with PHD
  • Experience in IETM data module authoring and development experience using Spec1000D,
  • Experience with Mil-STD-38784, MIL-STD-3048, Mil-STD-1808, and Tech Manual Style Guide constraints.
  • Authoring experience will include Arbortext, SGML and/or XML authoring software, Astoria Navigator common source database, and IETM technical publications development processes.
  • Skilled in writing maintenance related procedures (e.g. Descriptive/ Fault Isolation/ Fault Reporting/ Operational/ Procedural & Non-Procedural/ Repair/ Scheduled-Maintenance/ Avionics/ Electrical/ Mechanical - Maintenance Manuals),
  • Familiar with using Illustration Part Breakdown (IPB), SpecView IETM viewer to publish and check accuracy of authored artifacts.
  • Willing to travel to customer designated locations when performing verification events.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

  • A Technical Editor and Writer is responsible to write, rewrite and/or edit technical documents such as technical procedure manuals, user manuals, programming manuals, service manuals, operational specifications, and related technical publications to communicate clearly and effectively, technical specifications and instructions to a wide range of audiences to include military personnel.
  • This position requires the initiative to acquire subject knowledge by interviewing product developers, observing performance of production methods, referencing technical specifications, blueprints, engineering illustrations, and trade journals.
  • This position also requires active participation in overseeing the preparation of illustrative materials, including the selection of drawings, sketches, diagrams and charts.
  • Furthermore, this position requires quality reviews of technical manuals.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE)

  • Hands on maintenance experience with RQ4 unmanned aircraft &/or ground segment systems such as USAF Global Hawk, FMS ROK and Japan, NATO AGS, and MQ-4 Triton programs are highly desirable.
  • Experienced with using the Interactive, Electronic, Technical Manuals (IETM) Operations and Maintenance Manual (OMM), the Operations and Maintenance Manual development process and participating in Customer Validation and Verification (CVV) events.
  • Development processes associated with Time Compliant Technical Orders (TCTO's).
  • Lead Writer experience using AGILE & JIRA best practices.

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's Degree is required.

School must be accredited.

WORK HOURS

9/80 workweek. 7:00am - 4:00pm PST

MISCELLANEOUS

Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information.

RMT

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information.
  • Employment will be contingent on clearing a drug screen and background check. Both must clear prior to start date.
  • Candidates responding to this posting must currently possess the eligibility to work in the United States. No third parties please.

For more information, please apply or contact:

Tyler Harrell 800.927.9318 x307
[email protected]
Chipton-Ross provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State or local law. This policy governs all areas of employment at Chipton-Ross, including recruiting, hiring, training, assignment, promotions, compensation, benefits, discipline, and terminations.

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