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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 

• Bachelor’s 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:

  • Microsoft Office Suite

  • Adobe Acrobat

  • PLM systems (Windchill required)

• 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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