JOB TITLE: Technical Editor/Writer
LOCATION: Grand Prairie, TX
PAY RATE: $61.68/hour
We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.
Job Details:
Job Type: Contract (Up to 11 months with potential for extension)
Work Arrangement: Onsite initially; transitions to hybrid (1 2 remote days)
Clearance: Ability to obtain required
Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation
Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)
Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier
Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.
Qualifying Questions:
Are you a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance?
Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?
Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?
Summary:
Write, edit, and maintain:
Operating Procedures
Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP)
Calibration Procedures
Installation Procedures
Test Requirements Documents (TRD)
Support document review, release, and approval processes using Windchill
Ensure compliance with configuration management and change control processes
Coordinate with engineering and production teams to gather and validate technical content
Review and select appropriate visual aids (drawings, diagrams, charts) to support documentation
Perform quality assurance reviews to ensure accuracy, clarity, and compliance with standards
Requirements:
Ability to obtain clearance
Bachelors degree in Engineering, Technical Communication, or a related field
6+ years of technical writing experience in aerospace, defense, or high-tech environments
Experience developing documentation for test equipment preferred
Proficiency with:
Familiarity with aerospace documentation standards (e.g., ECSS, MIL-STD)
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex engineering concepts into clear, user-friendly instructions
Working knowledge of change control and configuration management processes
Must be a U.S. citizen to comply with security clearance requirements.
About Us:
The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.
As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.
Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense
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