Aircraft Maintenance Support Engineer Sr - E3
Lockheed Martin· Defense· Sep 28, 2026 · 1mo ago
Palmdale, CA · Marietta, GA
In office
Full-time
Senior
$150K–$200K est.
Job description
Standard Job Description
As the Technical Publications Writer - Level 3 you will be responsible for translating complex engineering data into clear, accurate maintenance documentation that keeps aircraft operational and safe.
What You Will Be Doing
In this position you will plan, coordinate, direct, and/or perform engineering assignments involving specifications for, and design changes or alterations to, aircraft, engines, systems, components, and field or shop equipment. You will investigate and analyze project requirements and operating problems and develop recommended solutions to meet company governmental safety and performance standards including Minimum Equipment List (MEL). You will evaluate, select, apply, and/or adapt engineering modifications; design or recommend new or modified parts and components. You will analyze reparability of parts and components and evaluate operating data on parts, components, and systems to establish causes and to determine remedies for wear, malfunctions, or premature removals. You will analyze and evaluate aircraft and associated equipment proposals; prepare technical data, procedures, reports, drawings, manuals, and other required publications.
Your responsibilities will include:
• Develop and deliver technically accurate maintenance documentation both independently and as part of a team.
• Verify and certify publication content to ensure corrective actions are met and documentation complies with all requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering and customer support representatives to gather necessary technical data.
• Communicate proactively with engineering and customers to fulfill program requirements.
• Travel as needed to support field operations and customer engagements.
Further Information About This Opportunity
This position will be performed in Palmdale, CA Discover Palmdale or in Marietta, GA. Discover Marietta .
Basic Qualifications
• Holds a Secret clearance prior to start
• Experience interfacing with operational and maintenance personnel in dynamic operational work environments
• Experience interpreting complex tech drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, and/or specifications
• Familiar with the MIL-STDs, MIL-DTLs, and/or Tech Order authoring of military manuals
• Demonstrated experience controlling changes and version control, supporting release management of technical publications
Desired Skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Experience with markup language authoring (Knowledgeable in element and attribute XML tagging for S1000D-compliant interactive electronic publications)
• Experience with Database entry and management
• Experience evaluating technical order changes
• Understanding of aircraft inspection requirements
• Experience with electronic technical publications task relationships, applicability, and change management.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $95900.00 - $178100.00
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Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
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Dental
Vision
401(K)
Pto
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave