What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Order Editor position at BAE Systems?
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:
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) Software
- Knowledge of technical data management policies
- Knowledge of the Air Force Technical Order Management system
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $61278 - $104173
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, 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. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
Intelligence & Security (I&S), 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.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Salary : $61,278 - $104,173