Technical Writer II

Sierra Lobo, offers customers a full range of professional and technical capabilities, including Test and Evaluation, Systems Engineering, and Advanced Technologies. We also develop products and processes related to Cryogenic Fluid and Thermal Management Systems, Densified Propellant Management Systems, and Prototype Extreme Pressure and Temperature Systems. Our customers include the Department of Defense (DoD), the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, U.S. Army, Missile Defense Agency (MDA), and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

This position will be located at NASA’s Langley Research Center.

The successful candidate will join the Maintenance Operations team to support the Center Maintenance, Operations, and Engineering Contract (CMOE) located at NASA Langley Research Center. This position reports directly to the Maintenance and Reliability Engineer Manager. All work will be completed with a high level of quality, professionalism and full adherence to all safety policies and procedures.

The MR&E Technical Writer gathers technical information, equipment details, and maintenance data from engineering and field personnel, then converts or revises that information into clear, consistent documentation for entry into CMMS systems, engineering repositories, and controlled document libraries. This role ensures all MR&E documentation is complete, precise, and aligned with NASA standards.

Responsibilities

• Review OEM manuals, drawings, engineering specifications, and maintenance records to ensure accuracy and completeness of written documents.
• Studies blueprint, sketches, etc. to integrate and delineate technology operating procedure, and production sequence and detail.
• Convert engineering details, troubleshooting notes, and inspection findings into formal documents such as work instructions, SOPs, preventive maintenance tasks, job plans, and reliability reports.
• Draft reliability summaries, equipment histories, failure notes, and technical updates based on data provided by engineering and maintenance teams.
• Maintain version control, document libraries, revision histories, and controlled file structures.
• May maintain records and files of work and revisions.
• Standardize formatting and templates to ensure consistency across MR&E documentation.
• May select photographs, drawings, and charts to illustrate material.
• May assist in laying out material for publication.
• May draft speeches, articles, and public or employee relations releases.
• Work with the Engineers to ensure root cause analysis documentation is clear, complete, and properly archived.
• Help identify gaps, outdated documents, and needed revisions during documentation audits.
• Coordinate document reviews, signatures, approvals, and releases with relevant stakeholders.
• U.S. Citizenship is required. AS degree in the appropriate discipline from an accredited college or university is preferred, plus two (2) to four (4) years of appropriate and progressive experience; additional relevant education may be substituted for progressive experience.
  
  
  

General Skills

• Good written, oral communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Software (Word, Excel, and Power Point), office equipment
• Must be self-motivated and have great attention to detail
• Ability to learn and work independently
  
  
  

Essential Functions

Work Environment

Office environment - (95%)

Test/Industrial Environment - May be exposed to areas of high noise levels, hazardous propellants, chemicals, and industrial facility environments (5%)

Travel between various facilities and during test operations may be required and may bring exposure to loud noise and potentially hazardous equipment operation and environment (10%). All safety rules and regulations must be followed at all times without exception.

Equipment and Machine

Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, fax, copier, etc.) (80%)

Software MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, MAXIMO, Accounting System

Safety and Personal Protective Equipment (20%)

Physical Requirements

Appropriate PPE and training will be provided for all conditions.

Must be able to walk, stand, bend, twist and sit for extended periods (100%) as well as climb, crawl, and lift up to 35 lbs. (25%)

Attendance

Regular attendance is mandatory (100%) Overtime/work outside normal schedule required (<5%)

Other Essential Functions

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Must be able to complete and maintain an approved NASA background investigation.