Technical Publications Authoring Team Lead

Job Description:

Description:Technical Publications Authoring Team Lead

Location: Fort Worth TX

What You Will Be Doing
As the Technical Publications Authoring Team Lead, you will play a vital leadership role in the sustainment of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program. You will oversee a team responsible for developing and maintaining critical operations and maintenance technical publications that directly support the readiness and effectiveness of one of the world’s most advanced fighter aircraft. Your role requires a blend of strong technical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and effective team leadership to ensure the delivery of clear, accurate, and timely documentation that meets stringent military and engineering standards. You will work closely with engineering, sustainment, and quality teams to translate complex technical data into user-friendly manuals that empower maintainers worldwide.

Key Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a team of technical publications authors in creating, updating, and maintaining operations and maintenance manuals for the F-35 aircraft.

- Oversee the authoring process to ensure technical accuracy, clarity, and compliance with military and industry standards.

- Collaborate with engineering, sustainment, and quality assurance teams to incorporate the latest aircraft configurations and sustainment updates into documentation.

- Manage project schedules, resources, and priorities to meet program milestones and delivery deadlines.

- Facilitate continuous improvement initiatives to enhance documentation quality, efficiency, and user experience.

- Ensure documentation supports operational readiness by providing clear, actionable instructions for maintenance personnel worldwide.

- Review and approve technical content before release to ensure it meets quality and compliance requirements.

- Communicate regularly with cross-functional teams and leadership to provide status updates and address any issues impacting documentation delivery.

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 and collaborative leader with a strong foundation in technical writing and a deep understanding of aerospace maintenance and operations. You bring proven experience managing or mentoring technical publications teams, and you thrive in environments where precision and clarity are paramount. With your ability to interpret complex engineering data and translate it into clear, user-centric documentation, you ensure maintainers have the information they need to keep aircraft mission-ready. Youre comfortable working across cross-functional teams, driving quality and consistency, and are passionate about supporting military personnel through well-crafted technical content. Your commitment to excellence and continuous improvement makes you a trusted partner in high-stakes aerospace programs.

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Basic Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in a technical discipline such as Aeronautics, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aviation Maintenance, Technical Writing, Technical Communications; or Aircraft Maintenance experience in one or more of the following fields: mechanical, electrical, propulsion, structures, canopy, propulsion, general servicing and inspection in absence of a Bachelors Degree

Experience authoring Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETM)

Demonstrated ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
Desired Skills:
F-35 aircraft or F135 engine maintenance experience

Familiarity / direct experience with S1000D standards and using SGML/XML, SGML/XML Authoring

Experience with removal, installation, and inspection of aircraft components

Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) license

F-35 Engineering and Logistics systems experience (JDL - JSF Data Library, PDM - Product Data Manager, ATLAS - Advanced Technical Logistics Applications System, VAS - Visual Augmentation System)

Strong verbal and written communications skills, with the ability to articulate complex issues, provide concise explanations, and collaborate effectively across teams.
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

F-35 aircraft or F135 engine maintenance experience

Familiarity / direct experience with S1000D standards and using SGML/XML, SGML/XML Authoring

Experience with removal, installation, and inspection of aircraft components

Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) license

F-35 Engineering and Logistics systems experience (JDL - JSF Data Library, PDM - Product Data Manager, ATLAS - Advanced Technical Logistics Applications System, VAS - Visual Augmentation System)

Strong verbal and written communications skills, with the ability to articulate complex issues, provide concise explanations, and collaborate effectively across teams.

Job Ident #: 84630069504

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/