Tech Data Author - Level 2

Job Description:

Description:Tech Data Author - Level 2

Location: Fort Worth TX

What You Will Be Doing
Join our team as a Tech Data Author – Level 2, where you’ll play a critical role in supporting the sustainment and modification of the F-35 aircraft. In this position, you’ll transform complex engineering changes into clear and actionable technical directives that guide aircraft maintenance and upgrades. Your work directly supports mission readiness and the operational effectiveness of one of the most advanced aircraft in the world.
You will collaborate with a wide range of engineering and logistics professionals to ensure technical accuracy and consistency. This is a hands-on opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced, mission-driven environment where your documentation expertise will have a lasting impact.

Key Responsibilities
- Serve as a Time Compliance Technical Directive (TCTD) author within the F-35 Joint-Service Technical Data (JTD) team.

- Collaborate closely with the engineering community to interpret change requests and define associated modification or retrofit tasks.

- Analyze engineering drawings and data to develop accurate Modification Kit Parts Listings (MKPL) and support material.

- Draft and deliver step-by-step technical instructions for aircraft and equipment modifications in compliance with F-35 program standards.

- Work with graphic designers to develop technical illustrations that complement and clarify modification procedures.

- Support maintainers and modification teams in the field during directive verification and proofing events to ensure accuracy and usability.

What’s In It For You
From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Who You Are
You are a detail-oriented technical communicator with a strong ability to interpret complex engineering data and translate it into clear, user-friendly documentation. You thrive in a collaborative environment and are confident working closely with engineers, graphic artists, and field personnel. You have experience authoring technical manuals or directives, ideally in support of military or aerospace programs. You are organized, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting. Your communication skills are top-notch, and you take pride in creating high-quality, accurate, and effective technical content that directly supports maintainers and mission readiness.

Fort Worth, TX This position is in Fort Worth, TX Discover Fort Worth.
Basic Qualifications:
• Experience in aircraft maintenance,
modification, and/or project management.

• Experience reading and interpreting
complex engineering drawings and process
specifications.

• Experience utilizing Microsoft Office
suite (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Desired Skills:
• Technical writing experience
• F-35 modification experience
• F-35 maintenance experience
• Familiarity / direct experience with and using
SGML/XML, SGML/XML Authoring
• Removal, installation, and inspection of aircraft
components
• F-35 Engineering and Logistics systems experience
(JDL - JSF Data Library, PDM - Product Data Manager,
QAD - Quality Assurance Document, ATLAS -
Advanced Technical Logistics Applications System, VAS
- Visual Augmentation System, SFM - Shop Floor
Manager)
• Experience at military aircraft operational and flight
test sites
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: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
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
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 worlds 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: Product Support
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First

• Technical writing experience
• F-35 modification experience
• F-35 maintenance experience
• Familiarity / direct experience with and using
SGML/XML, SGML/XML Authoring
• Removal, installation, and inspection of aircraft
components
• F-35 Engineering and Logistics systems experience
(JDL - JSF Data Library, PDM - Product Data Manager,
QAD - Quality Assurance Document, ATLAS -
Advanced Technical Logistics Applications System, VAS
- Visual Augmentation System, SFM - Shop Floor
Manager)
• Experience at military aircraft operational and flight
test sites

Job Ident #: 80974410768

Company Details

Lockheed Martin

6801 Rockledge Dr
Bethesda, Maryland 20817 USA
www.lockheedmartinjobs.com/

Lockheed Martin Corporation is an American global aerospace, defense, security and advanced technologies company with worldwide interests. It was formed by the merger of Lockheed Corporation with Martin Marietta in March 1995. It is headquartered in North...

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Job Info

Location

Fort Worth, Texas, United States

Type

Permanent

Company Details

Lockheed Martin

6801 Rockledge Dr
Bethesda, Maryland 20817 USA
www.lockheedmartinjobs.com/