Lockheed Martin

Aircraft Maintenance Support Engineer Sr - E3

Lockheed Martin • $85K — $158K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active Secret clearance prior to start.
  • Experience working with operational and maintenance teams in fast-paced environments.
  • Ability to understand complex technical drawings and specifications.
  • Knowledge of military specifications and technical order authoring.
  • Proven track record in change management and version control for technical documentation.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and deliver accurate aircraft maintenance documentation.
  • Verify and certify technical publication content for compliance and corrective actions.
  • Collaborate with engineering and customer support for data collection.
  • Proactively communicate with stakeholders to meet program requirements.
  • Travel as necessary to assist field operations and customer engagements.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
  • Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10).
  • 401(k) matching plan.
  • Paid time off, including holidays and parental leave.
  • Education assistance and life insurance.
Full Job Description
As the Technical Publications Writer - Level 3 you will be responsible for translating complex engineering data into clear, accurate maintenance documentation that keeps aircraft operational and safe.

What You Will Be Doing

In this position you will plan, coordinate, direct, and/or perform engineering assignments involving specifications for, and design changes or alterations to, aircraft, engines, systems, components, and field or shop equipment. You will investigate and analyze project requirements and operating problems and develop recommended solutions to meet company governmental safety and performance standards including Minimum Equipment List (MEL). You will evaluate, select, apply, and/or adapt engineering modifications; design or recommend new or modified parts and components. You will analyze reparability of parts and components and evaluate operating data on parts, components, and systems to establish causes and to determine remedies for wear, malfunctions, or premature removals. You will analyze and evaluate aircraft and associated equipment proposals; prepare technical data, procedures, reports, drawings, manuals, and other required publications.

Your responsibilities will include:
  • Develop and deliver technically accurate maintenance documentation both independently and as part of a team.
  • Verify and certify publication content to ensure corrective actions are met and documentation complies with all requirements.
  • Collaborate with engineering and customer support representatives to gather necessary technical data.
  • Communicate proactively with engineering and customers to fulfill program requirements.
  • Travel as needed to support field operations and customer engagements.


Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is in Fort Worth, TX Discover Fort Worth

Basic Qualifications

  • Holds a Secret clearance prior to start
  • Experience interfacing with operational and maintenance personnel in dynamic operational work environments
  • Experience interpreting complex tech drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, and/or specifications
  • Familiar with the MIL-STDs, MIL-DTLs, and/or Tech Order authoring of military manuals
  • Demonstrated experience controlling changes and version control, supporting release management of technical publications


Desired Skills

  • Looking for a detail-oriented communicator who thrives on turning technical data into usable guidance. Must excel at working with multiple engineering and customer support teams, possess strong analytical skills, and be comfortable traveling when needed. Commitment to precision and compliance makes will make an ideal partner for delivering high-quality aircraft maintenance publications.
  • Exceptional attention to detail
  • Experience with markup language authoring (Knowledgeable in element and attribute XML tagging for S1000D-compliant interactive electronic publications)
  • Experience with Database entry and management
  • Experience evaluating technical order changes
  • Understanding of aircraft inspection requirements
  • Experience with electronic technical publications task relationships, applicability, and change management.


Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $85300.00 - $158300.00

The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
  • Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
  • For (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.

About Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin Corporation is a global security company that engages in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration, and sustainment of advanced technology systems and products. It also provides a range of management, engineering, technical, scientific, logistic, and information services. The company operates in four business segments: Aeronautics, Electronic Systems, Information Systems and Global Services, and Space Systems. Lockheed Martin was formed in 1995 from the merger of Lockheed Corporation and Martin Marietta. In September 2008, Lockheed Martin Corporation acquired Aculight Corporation. In January 2009, it completed its acquisition of Universal Systems & Technology, Inc. (UNITECH). In August 2009, it completed its acquisition of Gyrocam Systems LLC (Gyrocam). Gyrocam develops and supplies gyrostabilized optical surveillance systems and sustainment field services, principally to the United States military. Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control, a unit of the Company's Electronic Systems business area, would manage the Gyrocam business.

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