Senior Technical Writer, High Voltage and Vehicle Systems

General Motors

Technical Writer creating structured manuals and procedures for GM Defense’s high-voltage vehicles and systems. Validating safety-critical content with engineers, technicians, and military customers.

Posted 9/9/2026full-timeWarren • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and maintaining technical publications, with a strong focus on high-voltage and electric-vehicle systems. Proficient in structured authoring and technical writing, ensuring clarity and compliance with industry standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Technical WritingHigh-Voltage Systems KnowledgeXML/SGML AuthoringTechnical Publication ManagementCross-Functional Communication

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Hard Skills

Technical WritingEditingAnalyzing Engineering DrawingsInterpreting CAD DataContent DevelopmentDocument Version ControlValidation and VerificationSafety Standards ComplianceStructured AuthoringTechnical Documentation

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-SolvingCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

GM Service InformationArbortextTeamcenterAdobe IllustratorElectronic Parts CatalogIETM ProcessesStructured XML EditorsGlobal Service AuthoringTechnical-Publication Workflow ToolsMilitary Technical-Publication Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

High-Voltage Safety TrainingGreen Belt CertificationBlack Belt CertificationCommon Access Card Eligibility

Industry Keywords

Technical PublicationsElectric-Vehicle SystemsAutomotive IndustryAerospace StandardsDefense IndustryHeavy EquipmentMaintenance DocumentationEngineering DocumentationSafety RequirementsTechnical-Manual Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan and execute assigned technical-publication work packages across multiple programs
Analyze engineering drawings, CAD and 3D math data, wiring schematics, requirements, parts information, software information, and engineering changes
Author, edit, update, and maintain operator, maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, parts, and training content
Develop content using XML/SGML-based tools, GM Service Information authoring systems, and military technical-publication systems
Translate complex engineering and service information into clear, actionable procedures
Apply writing, terminology, safety, warning, caution, note, illustration, formatting, and Simplified Technical English standards
Validate technical content with high-voltage and vehicle-system engineers and subject matter experts
Identify, coordinate, integrate, and verify line art, exploded views, schematics, and other graphics
Manage revisions, engineering changes, traceability, and document version control
Participate in hands-on validation and verification with technicians, vehicles, equipment, and customers
Resolve documentation problems, escalate matters requiring engineering authority or customer direction
Recommend improvements to authoring, content reuse, quality, review, validation, and delivery processes
Communicate status, risks, dependencies, and schedule impacts to the Technical Publications Team Lead and partners
Maintain a safe work environment and follow GM Defense, customer, facility, and high-voltage safety requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrated experience developing, editing, or maintaining technical publications, service information, maintenance documentation, engineering documentation, or comparable structured technical content
Working knowledge of high-voltage and electric-vehicle systems, battery systems, propulsion, controls, or related vehicle electrical systems
Ability to interpret technical drawings, CAD or 3D math, parts lists, wiring schematics, requirements, and engineering changes
Ability to organize and complete multiple assignments independently under general supervision while meeting quality and delivery commitments
Strong technical writing, editing, analytical, organizational, and cross-functional communication skills
Experience with a structured-authoring, XML/SGML, content-management, PLM, or comparable technical-publication environment, or demonstrated ability to learn those systems
Ability to work safely around vehicles, high-voltage systems, test equipment, and maintenance activities
U.S. citizenship
Ability to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card and any customer or program security clearance required
Preferred: Experience with GM Service Information, Global Service Authoring, Arbortext, GM MATH, Electronic Parts Catalog, military or aerospace technical-manual standards, Teamcenter, structured XML editors, IETM processes, Interactive Authoring and Display Software, Adobe Illustrator, physical validation, automotive/defense/aerospace/heavy-equipment/industrial environments, high-voltage safety training or certification, technical-publication workflow improvement, leadership or training, and Green Belt or Black Belt certification
Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in technical writing, English, communications, engineering, computer science, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience
Must not require GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future
Required to travel less than 25%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Benefits and Total Rewards resources supporting well-being at work and home
No relocation benefits; relocation costs are the selected candidate’s responsibility