Senior Technical Writer, High Voltage and Vehicle Systems - GM Defense
Core
Develop and sustain technical publications, service information, and maintenance documentation for high-voltage, battery, propulsion, and vehicle-system programs to support military and commercial audiences.
Role type
Senior Technical Writer (High Voltage & Vehicle Systems)
Builds
Military technical manuals, GM Service Information procedures, operator/maintenance manuals, training content, troubleshooting procedures, and parts documentation.
Domain
Defense / Automotive / High-Voltage Systems
Required skills
Technical writing, structured authoring (XML/SGML), CAD/3D math interpretation, wiring schematic analysis, parts cataloging, safety compliance (Simplified Technical English), cross-functional collaboration, version control, hands-on validation.
Preferred skills
GM Service Information tools (Global Service Authoring, Arbortext), military standards (MIL-STD-40051, S1000D), Teamcenter, Adobe Illustrator, automotive/defense experience, high-voltage safety training, Green/Black Belt certification.
Technologies
XML/SGML, Global Service Authoring, Arbortext, GM MATH, Electronic Parts Catalog, Teamcenter, Interactive Electronic Technical Manual, Adobe Illustrator
Responsibilities
Plan and execute technical publication work packages; analyze engineering drawings and schematics to identify content needs; author and maintain operator, maintenance, and troubleshooting procedures; coordinate with graphic artists to integrate line art and exploded views; validate technical content with engineers and technicians; manage document revisions and traceability; participate in hands-on vehicle and high-voltage system validation activities.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC