Sr. Technical Writer

Responsibilities

• Develop, write, and update technical documentation for aerospace systems and products, including operation and maintenance manuals, specifications, checklists, reports, and compliance documentation.
• Collaborate with aerospace engineers, software developers, system architects, and technical program managers to gather information and ensure the accuracy of content.
• Translate engineering data (for example, CAD models, test results, and specifications) into user-friendly manuals and procedural documentation for operators and maintenance personnel.
• Collaborate with a team of technical writers and graphic designers to produce rigorous, well-organized, clear, consumable, and compliant documents.
• Produce diagrams, schematics, and visual aids to enhance the understanding of complex aerospace systems and workflows.
• Collaborate in, maintain, and manage documentation repositories, ensuring controlled and up-to-date document versions are available to all stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance, where applicable, with aerospace standards and regulations (for example, AS9100, FAA, and ITAR) in technical documentation.
• Ensure compliance, where applicable, with various defense technical documentation style standards.
• Work closely with quality assurance and regulatory teams to prepare documentation required for certifications and audits.
• Continuously improve documentation processes to meet evolving team needs, aerospace industry requirements, and customer expectations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Technical Communication, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Communications, or a related field.
• 5–8 years of experience as a technical writer with 5+ years of experience writing technical documentation in the aerospace or defense industry.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical information clearly to a range of audiences.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Proficiency with enterprise-level documentation tools (preferably MadCap Flare) and version control systems (preferably Git).
• Experience creating technical illustrations and other visuals using tools like Composer, Visio, PowerPoint, Photoshop, and/or Illustrator.
• Experience conforming to a style guide.
• U.S. citizenship

Preferred qualifications

• Strong knowledge of unmanned aerial or aerospace systems, components, and technologies, with the ability to understand engineering drawings, CAD models, and technical schematics.
• Familiarity with engineering processes and software tools, product lifecycle management (PLM) systems, manufacturing execution system software (for example, PICO MES), or other aerospace-specific platforms.
• Experience with aerospace standards and compliance, such as AS9100, FAA, or EASA regulations.
• Experience with or professional exposure to military specifications.

Benefits

Competitive total compensation package
Comprehensive benefit package options include medical, dental, vision, life, and more.
401k with company-match
4 weeks of paid time off each year
12 annual company holidays