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F-35 Technical Author

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Hybrid
Fort Worth, TX
88K-150K Annually
Junior
Hybrid
Fort Worth, TX
88K-150K Annually
Junior
Author and sustain F‑35 organizational-level Operation & Maintenance technical data for avionics and life support systems. Ensure contract compliance, interpret engineering drawings and specifications, and produce SGML/XML and MS Office documentation. Leverage aircraft maintenance experience and coordinate with engineering/logistics systems to support modification, removal/installation, and inspection tasks.
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Job Description
BAE Systems is seeking a Technical Manual Developer to author Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Technical Data. The successful candidate will be responsible for the development and sustainment of F-35 Program organizational level avionics and life support systems technical data to ensure all contract requirements are met. This role requires a professional with a solid background in aircraft organizational level maintenance, specifically within avionics and life support systems.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Education & Experience (One of the following):
Bachelor of Science (BS) + 2 years of aircraft maintenance experience.
Associate Degree (AS) + 4 years of aircraft maintenance experience.
High School Diploma (HS) + 6 years of aircraft maintenance experience.
• Demonstrated experience in aircraft maintenance,
modification, and/or project management.
• Demonstrated experience reading and interpreting
complex engineering drawings and process
specifications
• Demonstrated experience utilizing Microsoft Office
suite (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills • 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
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $88189 - $149922
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

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