Technical Publications Writer

Digiflight - Huntsville, AL

Full-time - Mid Level

Huntsville, AL

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Technical Publications Writer at DigiFlight is responsible for creating and maintaining technical documentation for military manuals and related publications. This role requires a strong understanding of various markup languages, including Standard Generalized Markup Language (SGML) and Extensible Markup Language (XML), as well as proficiency in HTML and XSL. The writer will utilize online resources to ensure that all publications are current and accurately reflect the latest updates and changes. This position involves extensive research to identify necessary updates for technical manuals, including Technical Manuals (TMs), Maintenance Work Orders (MWOs), Maintenance Engineering Orders (MEOs), and other related documents. In addition to writing and editing, the Technical Publications Writer will provide recommendations for the development of Repair Parts and Special Tool Lists (RPSTL), ensuring that illustrations and parts listings are generated in a clear and organized manner. The role also requires the ability to work with various software programs for editing graphics and converting documents between different formats. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail and the ability to work independently while managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Verify that publications have been updated and posted online using online programs and sites.
• Conduct extensive research on updates and changes required for military manuals and related documents.
• Provide recommendations for the development of Repair Parts and Special Tool Lists (RPSTL) illustrations and parts listings.
• Utilize SGML, XML, and XSL coding and tagging for technical documentation.
• Edit and update graphics, converting them from one format to another as needed.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Standard Generalized Markup Language (SGML) and Extensible Markup Language (XML).
• Experience with Hyper Text Markup Language (HTML) and Extensible Stylesheet Language (XSL).
• Ability to execute publishing methodologies for SGML, XML, and XSL.
• Experience in editing and updating graphics.
• Strong research skills to ensure accuracy in technical documentation.