Technical Writer II

Who We Are

Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems.

This role is in Textron System’s Electronic Systems Domain. Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!

About This Role
Technical Writers in Electronic Systems (ES) support the development of technical manuals that ensure the safe and efficient installation, operation, and maintenance of complex equipment. As a Level II Technical Writer, you will work under the guidance of senior writers and engineering staff to develop accurate, compliant, and user‑focused technical documentation for a variety of ES products.

Responsibilities

Assist with analysis of engineering data and drawings
• Review engineering and technical data, under direction, to identify information needed for technical manual development.
• Collaborate with the Logistics Product Data (LPD) team to obtain procedural details and task analysis outputs that inform content development.

Support development of technical manual content
• Develop assigned sections of technical manuals, including equipment descriptions, basic theory of operation, operator tasks, and maintenance procedures.
• Create content in MS Word for page‑based manuals and in XML using WebX UltraAuthor, Arbortext, or EAGLE Publishing System as assigned.
• Prepare and edit technical illustrations with support from senior writers and CAD/illustration tools such as NX and Corel.

Perform edits and ensure compliance under supervision
• Complete edits for accuracy, formatting, and compliance with applicable specifications and standards.
• Work closely with the Lead Writer to ensure assigned tasks meet program requirements and established timelines.
• Participate in Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings to gather information relevant to assigned publication tasks.

Participate in internal and external reviews
• Support in‑process quality reviews, validation events, and customer review conferences by performing assigned procedures and incorporating feedback.
• Coordinate with senior writers and support personnel during review cycles to ensure accuracy and completeness of assigned content.