XML Technical Writer and Provisioner

Location : Springfield, VA (onsite)

NOTE : This is not a remote or hybrid position.

PD Power Systems, LLC is seeking a XML Technical Writer and Provisioner to join our integrated product support and documentation team. This individual will collaborate and work primarily with the Engineering Team. This position will involve writing high-quality technical manuals and performing hands-on procedure validation to verify accuracy. The role will involve an understanding of engineering assembly structure, the U.S. military's FLIS parts database, creating an exploded view in SolidWorks and vector graphics, and generating accompanying XML code with applicable data. Do not be intimidated if these terms are new to you - initiative, curiosity, and ownership are the requirements!

Roles and Responsibilities

• Write technical manuals using varying source material, including engineering drawings and CAD models - quality and accuracy are valued over volume
• Hands-on procedure validation - observe users perform tasks and record feedback
• Develop and curate parts lists and create a parts break-down
• Perform research on spare / replacement parts from military and commercial sources

Experience and Education

2 or 4-year degree in any engineering discipline

Hands-on technical experience with mechanical / electrical equipment, such as vehicles or power generation systems

Prior experience in technical writing

Prior experience in any aspect of military Integrated Product Support (IPS)

MIL-STD-40051-2D Army technical manuals - XML; Arbortext

MIL-DTL-37929 Air Force technical orders - SGML

BONUS : military experience, especially a related MOS such as 12 or 91 series

Technical Skills

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Vector graphics (CorelDraw or Adobe Illustrator)

Programming in Python

XML and Arbortext

SolidWorks CAD

Powerlog provisioning system

Personal Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, problem solving abilities.

Ability and flexibility to travel domestically and internationally - up to 20%

Must be eligible to receive U.S. Security Clearance (Note : You must be a U.S. citizen in order to obtain a security clearance.)

Salary :

Based on education and experience.

Benefits :

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

PTO

PD Power Systems, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.

PD Power Systems is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and job applicants and to provide employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.

Employment decisions at PD Power Systems are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.