Associate Technical Writer

Job ID: 2617844
Location: Indianapolis, IN, US
Date Posted: 2026-10-13
Category: Communications
Subcategory: Communications
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes - 10% of the time
Minimum Clearance Required: None
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None
Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE
Description
The Associate Technical Writer will support Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) editing and creating IETMs (Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals) and/or TMs (Technical Manuals) using PTC Arbortext to MIL-STD-3001 specification. This position will be onsite at our facility in Indianapolis, IN.
JOB DUTIES:

• Author, edit, and develop IETMs and/or TMs for NAVAIR equipment, to cover maintenance, operation, repair, theory of operation, troubleshooting, and Illustrated Parts Breakdown (IPB) in accordance with MIL-STD-3001 requirements.
• Author, prepare, review, revise, and develop IETMs and/or TMs for NAVAIR equipment from source data such as Logistics Product Data, Engineering Drawings, and Maintenance Plans for equipment operation and maintenance.
• Create and update NAVAIR MIL-STD-3001 XML documentation with understanding of XML tags and how to apply to text.
• Edit, proofread, and provide writing support across technical and non-technical documents.
• Evaluate documents for format, clarity, and quality based on adherence to MIL-STD-3001.
• Create narrative content using Subject Matter Expert (SME) interviews to author and validate with technical system engineers, architects, and other SMEs.
• Create initial technical publication outlines, and incrementally create, validate, update, and review document content.

Qualifications
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree and 0 years' experience; additional years of work history accepted in lieu of a degree.
• Team-oriented, self-starter, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products and desktop publishing software.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Previous experience creating and editing NAVAIR IETMs and TMs.
• Proficient in use of PTC Arbortext or similar XML authoring software.
• Recent knowledge of and experience with Naval Air Technical Data and Engineering Service Center (NATEC) documentation standards and procedures.
• Current knowledge of and experience with Naval & Marine Corps aircraft systems.

Target salary range: $40,001 - $80,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
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