Technical Writer Staff (Level 4)

Company: Lockheed Martin
Location: Smyrna
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

What You Will Be Doing Lockheed Martin Aeronautics’ Production Engineering Central Services (PECS) team is committed to the company’s Digital Transformation. We are seeking a highly skilled, independent, and self motivated Technical Writer to modernize our process documentation and help shape the next generation production engineering knowledge platform. About the Role The Technical Writer will incorporate changes to the current process manual (PM 9003) while designing and implementing a future focused documentation architecture. Working closely with subject matter experts (SMEs) across multiple sites, you will translate complex concepts into clear, reusable, and user friendly content that supports next generation aerospace manufacturing. Key Responsibilities • Create & Maintain Core Information Products - Process manuals, reference guides, job aids, and online help systems that align with Lockheed Martin’s operations roadmap. • Develop Documentation Standards - Author and maintain a comprehensive style guide for Production Engineering documentation. • Leverage Content Management & Publishing Tools - Use Adobe FrameMaker, XML/HTML workflows, SharePoint, Confluence, and related tools to produce electronic publications. • Collaborate with SMEs - Conduct interviews, workshops, and review sessions to capture technical knowledge and convert it into concise, user centric content. • Structure Information for Discoverability - Apply information architecture principles, modular authoring, and taxonomy best practices to make content easy to find and reuse. • Enhance User Experience - Recommend and implement improvements to documentation delivery platforms and overall content strategy. • Support Business Transformation - Participate in cross functional Production Engineering initiatives that drive process optimization and digital adoption. If you thrive in a fast paced, technology-driven environment and are passionate about turning complex processes into accessible, high quality documentation, we want to hear from you. This is your opportunity to influence a critical component of Lockheed Martin’s digital transformation agenda. While the Planning Central Services team is primarily located in Ft. Worth, this position can be based in Ft. Worth, Palmdale, or Marietta. The role is 100% onsite. What’s In It For You: We offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you. Further Information About This Opportunity Fort Worth, TX This position is in Fort Worth, TX ? Discover Fort Worth. Palmdale, CA This position is in Palmdale, CA Discover Palmdale. Marietta, GA This position is in Marietta, GA Discover Marietta. Basic Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Technical Communications, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field. • Proven proficiency with Adobe FrameMaker (or equivalent DITA/structured authoring tools). • Demonstrated ability to create clear, concise process documentation for complex technical subjects. • Ability to obtain and maintain an Active Secret Clearance. Desired skills • Exceptional written and verbal skills; mastery of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation. • Development of enterprise-wide style guides and documentation frameworks. • Creation of reference manuals, job guides, or online help systems for manufacturing or software applications. • Familiarity with XML, HTML, Python, or Visual Basic for content automation or scripting. • Experience with SharePoint, Confluence, Microsoft Teams, WordPress or other CMS platforms. • Proven track record of virtual collaboration with geographically dispersed teams. • Strong planning, organization, analytical, and decision-making abilities. 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 world's 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. Other Important Information 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 Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. Work Schedule Information 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. Security Clearance Information This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $85,400 - $150,650. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. (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. This position is incentive plan eligible. Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $98,300 - $170,315. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. This position is incentive plan eligible.

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