BAE Systems

Technical Order Editor

Job posted: Sep 25, 2024
Utah, Illinois, United States
  • Salary average
    $52,470  -  $89,190
    per YEAR
  • Type of employment
    Full-time
  • Remote
    No

Company

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.

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Inspired by a shared set of values, our employees are trusted, innovative, and bold in everything they do. They shine in a highly collaborative environment where everyone wants to see each other succeed – because they know the quality of our work truly matters.

Responsibilities

  • Performs other related duties as assigned
  • Ensures document format, performance, physical characteristics and testing requirements meet contract specifications
  • Studies blueprints, skhes, drawings, parts lists, specifications, mockups and product samples to integrate and delineate technology, operating procedure, and production sequence and details
  • Reviews instructions, regulations, and guidelines, and similar material to become familiar with product or process terminology
  • Maintains records and files of work and revisions
  • Reviews published materials and recommend revisions or changes in scope, format, and content
  • Writes technical descriptions using knowledge of material standards, industrial processes and operating procedures
  • Selects photographs, drawings, skhes, diagrams or charts to illustrate materials or sequences
  • Edits material for spelling, grammar, syntax, capitalization, consistency, format and conformance to specifications

Contract

40 hours per week

Candidate requirements

  • Ability to review contractor provided technical data/manuals that must often be tailored or modified to fix language and configuration of existing related ICBM weapon system technical data
  • Knowledge of grammar, writing, punctuation, editing practices and style practices
  • Knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite
  • Knowledge of the Air Force Technical Order Management system
  • Knowledge of technical data management policies
  • Knowledge of digital standard generalized markup language
  • Writes technical descriptions using knowledge of material standards, industrial processes and operating procedures
  • Knowledge of digital standard generalized markup language (SGML) and FrameMaker Software
  • Bachelor's degree in technical writing is preferred but not required with the appropriate demonstrable experience

Skills used at work

  • Consistency
  • Lists
  • Other
  • Sequences
  • Syntax

Job Description

BAE Systems is looking for well qualified professionals to join our team for an exciting opportunity to support the readiness and sustainment of the US Air Force ICBM program.

The ICBM System Program Office must ensure a safe, secure, and reliable Minuteman III (MM III) weapon system as required by the war fighter (Air Force Global Strike Command) through 2030. This activity is identified as the Integration Support Contract. The contract assists in acquisition and technical sustainment engineering and augments government resources. The contract provides breadth and depth of capabilities for system engineering and integration, risk management, technical assessment, acquisition program management, strategy development, organization and change management, interface with operations and logistics, business analysis, mission effectiveness, and ICBM Demonstration/Validation. The position is located at Hill AFB, Utah.

Successful candidates will develop, write and edit material for technical publications including changes and rewrites, time compliant technical orders (TCTOs), technical order page supplements (TOPS), reports, briefs, instruction manuals, catalogs and other technical publications concerned with engineering or related technical disciplines.

This position:

  • Reviews instructions, regulations, and guidelines, and similar material to become familiar with product or process terminology. Reviews drawings and other data relative to operation, maintenance, testing and service of equipment. Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, parts lists, specifications, mockups and product samples to integrate and delineate technology, operating procedure, and production sequence and details
  • Organizes material and performs writing assignments according to specifications regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style and terminology. Writes technical descriptions using knowledge of material standards, industrial processes and operating procedures. Reviews published materials and recommend revisions or changes in scope, format, and content. Selects photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams or charts to illustrate materials or sequences
  • Edits material for spelling, grammar, syntax, capitalization, consistency, format and conformance to specifications
  • Ensures document format, performance, physical characteristics and testing requirements meet contract specifications
  • Maintains records and files of work and revisions
  • Coordinates TO editing activities
  • Performs other related duties as assigned

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

  • 6+ Years relevant experience with a high school diploma
  • 4+ Years relevant experience with an Associate's Degree
  • 2+ Years relevant experience with a Bachelor's of Science Degree
  • 0+ Years relevant experience with a Master's Degree
  • Knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite
  • Knowledge of grammar, writing, punctuation, editing practices and style practices
  • Ability to review contractor provided technical data/manuals that must often be tailored or modified to fix language and configuration of existing related ICBM weapon system technical data

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in technical writing is preferred but not required with the appropriate demonstrable experience
  • Knowledge of digital standard generalized markup language (SGML) and FrameMaker Software
  • Knowledge of technical data management policies
  • Knowledge of the Air Force Technical Order Management system

Salary Min $52,470 - Max $89,190

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Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $52470 - $89190

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 Intelligence & Security, 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. That's BAE Systems. That's Inspired Work. Equal Opportunity Employer/Females/Minorities/Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Gender Expression. To see Inspired Work in action, visit www.baesystems.com and follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/baesystemsintel.

Job posted: Sep 25, 2024

Expiration date: Sep 25, 2025