Overview
On Site
USD 63,800.00 - 112,470.00 per year
Full Time
Skills
Collaboration
Regulatory Compliance
Usability
Attention To Detail
Documentation
Graphics Design
Aerospace
Organized
Communication
Aircraft Maintenance
Project Management
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Technical Writing
Management
SGML
XML
Inspection
JavaServer Faces
PDM
QAD Enterprise Applications
Quality Assurance
ATLAS
Logistics
VAS
Military
Innovation
SAFE
Boost
Telecommuting
Recruiting
Training
Life Insurance
Job Details
Job Description
Tech Data Author - Level 2
Location: Fort Worth TX
What You Will Be Doing
Join our team as a Tech Data Author - Level 2, where you'll play a critical role in supporting the sustainment and modification of the F-35 aircraft. In this position, you'll transform complex engineering changes into clear and actionable technical directives that guide aircraft maintenance and upgrades. Your work directly supports mission readiness and the operational effectiveness of one of the most advanced aircraft in the world.
You will collaborate with a wide range of engineering and logistics professionals to ensure technical accuracy and consistency. This is a hands-on opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced, mission-driven environment where your documentation expertise will have a lasting impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as a Time Compliance Technical Directive (TCTD) author within the F-35 Joint-Service Technical Data (JTD) team.
- Collaborate closely with the engineering community to interpret change requests and define associated modification or retrofit tasks.
- Analyze engineering drawings and data to develop accurate Modification Kit Parts Listings (MKPL) and support material.
- Draft and deliver step-by-step technical instructions for aircraft and equipment modifications in compliance with F-35 program standards.
- Work with graphic designers to develop technical illustrations that complement and clarify modification procedures.
- Support maintainers and modification teams in the field during directive verification and proofing events to ensure accuracy and usability.
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 technical communicator with a strong ability to interpret complex engineering data and translate it into clear, user-friendly documentation. You thrive in a collaborative environment and are confident working closely with engineers, graphic artists, and field personnel. You have experience authoring technical manuals or directives, ideally in support of military or aerospace programs. You are organized, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting. Your communication skills are top-notch, and you take pride in creating high-quality, accurate, and effective technical content that directly supports maintainers and mission readiness.
Fort Worth, TX This position is in Fort Worth, TX Discover Fort Worth.
Basic Qualifications
Experience in aircraft maintenance,
modification, and/or project management.
Experience reading and interpreting
complex engineering drawings and process
specifications.
Experience utilizing Microsoft Office
suite (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Desired skills
Technical writing experience
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
EEO
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
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 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.
National Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Washington or Washington DC is $63,800 - $112,470. 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.
Premium Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California and New York is $73,400 - $127,075. 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.
Tech Data Author - Level 2
Location: Fort Worth TX
What You Will Be Doing
Join our team as a Tech Data Author - Level 2, where you'll play a critical role in supporting the sustainment and modification of the F-35 aircraft. In this position, you'll transform complex engineering changes into clear and actionable technical directives that guide aircraft maintenance and upgrades. Your work directly supports mission readiness and the operational effectiveness of one of the most advanced aircraft in the world.
You will collaborate with a wide range of engineering and logistics professionals to ensure technical accuracy and consistency. This is a hands-on opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced, mission-driven environment where your documentation expertise will have a lasting impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as a Time Compliance Technical Directive (TCTD) author within the F-35 Joint-Service Technical Data (JTD) team.
- Collaborate closely with the engineering community to interpret change requests and define associated modification or retrofit tasks.
- Analyze engineering drawings and data to develop accurate Modification Kit Parts Listings (MKPL) and support material.
- Draft and deliver step-by-step technical instructions for aircraft and equipment modifications in compliance with F-35 program standards.
- Work with graphic designers to develop technical illustrations that complement and clarify modification procedures.
- Support maintainers and modification teams in the field during directive verification and proofing events to ensure accuracy and usability.
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 technical communicator with a strong ability to interpret complex engineering data and translate it into clear, user-friendly documentation. You thrive in a collaborative environment and are confident working closely with engineers, graphic artists, and field personnel. You have experience authoring technical manuals or directives, ideally in support of military or aerospace programs. You are organized, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting. Your communication skills are top-notch, and you take pride in creating high-quality, accurate, and effective technical content that directly supports maintainers and mission readiness.
Fort Worth, TX This position is in Fort Worth, TX Discover Fort Worth.
Basic Qualifications
Experience in aircraft maintenance,
modification, and/or project management.
Experience reading and interpreting
complex engineering drawings and process
specifications.
Experience utilizing Microsoft Office
suite (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Desired skills
Technical writing experience
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
EEO
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
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 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.
National Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Washington or Washington DC is $63,800 - $112,470. 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.
Premium Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California and New York is $73,400 - $127,075. 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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