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F-22 Flight Manual Technical Writer (Level 2)

Fort Worth, Texas

Fort Worth, Texas

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Job ID: 696434BR Date posted: Jul. 01, 2025
Description:F-22 Flight Manual Technical Writer (Level 2)

Location: Fort Worth TX

What You Will Be Doing
Join our team supporting the world’s premier 5th-generation air dominance platform—the F-22 Raptor. As a Flight Manual Technical Writer, you’ll play a critical role in developing, maintaining, and updating the technical documentation that ensures safe and effective aircraft operation for pilots around the globe.

Key Responsibilities
- Develop, revise, and sustain F-22 Flight Series Technical Orders (TOs), including Flight Manuals and pilot checklists.

- Translate engineering data, certification changes, and operational feedback into clear, accurate, and user-friendly technical documentation.

- Support flight manual data conversions and author content resulting from engineering changes, customer requests, Flight Manual Review Conferences (FMRCs), and SEEK EAGLE certifications.

- Create and update materials such as Normal and Emergency Operating Procedures, System Descriptions, Aircraft Performance Data, Carriage and Operating Limitations, and Pilot In-Flight Checklists

- Collaborate with engineering teams to verify technical content through both desktop analysis and real-world validation efforts (on-site and off-site as required).

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 communicator with a passion for aviation and technical precision. You’re comfortable interpreting engineering data and turning complex systems into clear instructions. With a strong understanding of military or aerospace technical publications, you thrive in collaborative environments and are committed to delivering high-quality documentation that enhances pilot safety and mission effectiveness.

This position is in Fort Worth, TX Discover Fort Worth.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience with the use and interpretation of Flight Series publications and forms (e.g., military/civilian flight manuals or weapons employment/delivery)

Flight/flight training experience (e.g., pilot, flight engineer, flight training - simulator or actual), or extensive weapons/avionics system background (Civilian or Military)

Experience with Microsoft Office applications

Interim Secret Clearance Required
Desired Skills:
Pilot/weapons employment/delivery experience

Experience in use aircraft weapons and/or flight series manuals

Experience interpreting AFI 11-215 and Military Standards/Specifications

Prior experience interacting with leadership, customers, and peers in a "team" environment

Interpretation and communication of complex engineering drawings and manufacturer specifications

Standard Group Markup Language (SGML) and experience using Epic Editor, Isodraw, Arbor Text Tool Suite, and/or QuickSilver

Authoring in S1000D specification database
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: 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 Schedules: 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.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
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.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Product Support
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
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About

At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.

Pioneering Defense Technology: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.

United By Culture: Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another’s perspectives to win for our customers.

Real Impact, Real Growth: Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility.

Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond.

Empowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities, and our planet.

Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer:

  • Flexible Schedules, dependent on role
  • Levels: Student, Entry, Mid, Senior, Management
  • Locations: Nationwide & OCONUS Positions

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Qualifications

See what it takes to be a successful Lockheed Martin employee.

  • Collaborative

    There is no innovation without imagination. You bring new, different and exciting ideas to the table every day. You are committed to the success of your team.

  • Curious

    The ability to explore and drive new ideas. You think innovatively to come up with creative solutions to complex challenges.

  • Goal-oriented

    From planning and organizing to decision making, goal orientation produces impactful results. You set goals and strive to make things happen quickly and efficiently.

  • Proactive

    The ability to anticipate, plan and prepare for what lies ahead. You act rather than react to potential situations.

  • Problem Solver

    You work to tackle tough problems with complex solutions.

  • Strategic

    You observe, reflect and analyze processes to make more informed decisions.

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“Before I came to Lockheed Martin, I never thought I’d get these opportunities. The benefits available and the company’s value culture make it an incredibly supportive place to work, and I’m grateful to work somewhere that wants me to succeed. I hope to have a long career here making an impact, and I know I’ll be supported in doing that every step of the way.”

Ryan J., Enterprise Operations

Benefits

  • Healthcare

    Medical, Dental and Vision coverage is available for employees who opt-in.

  • 401(k)/Retirement Plans

    Our 401(k) plan features generous matching and company contributions.

  • Professional Development

    We support our employees through mentoring, internal & external educational programs, networking, skills enhancement and career-building programs.

  • Maternity and Paternity Leave

    Our generous parental leave policies support your journey into parenthood. When you return to work, our facilities offer mother's rooms to support your transition and work/life balance.

  • Paid Time Off

    We offer PTO, paid holidays and paid time off for jury duty and military obligations.

  • Flex-time

    Depending on the position, we offer flexible work schedules.

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