Sr. Technical Writer (Starshield)

Starshield is searching for a technical writer to compile and update technical specifications and requirements documents for cryptographic and security systems. The ideal candidate will collaborate with software and hardware engineers to produce high-quality documents to aid certification efforts, requiring self-direction, initiative, and the ability to drive progress in ambiguous situations.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain technical and requirements documents, including but not limited to security evaluation documents for security systems, verification and validation plans, and design documentation
• Collaborate with software engineers to produce concise descriptions of software functionality for a technical audience
• Oversee the timely delivery of required documentation to external evaluators
• Propose and develop improvements to requirements management systems

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of professional experience as a technical writer; OR 7+ years of professional experience in technical writing in lieu of a degree
• Experience with version control systems (e.g. Git)
• Must be willing to travel (approximately 15%) to other SpaceX locations, as necessary
• Must be willing to work long hours and occasional weekends when necessary to support proposal or critical project timelines
• This position requires successfully obtaining and maintaining a Top Secret Security Clearance as a condition of employment
• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C.1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C.1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing requirements documents for information security standards
• Experience with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Teams, etc)
• Excellent written English and grammar
• Experience developing written test plans for security evaluations
• Ability to quickly learn new technical information and relate technical information in precise terms
• Experience with project management tools
• Experience with LaTeX
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret or Top Secret SCI clearance

Pay

Level 3: $115,000.00 - $160,000.00. Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Benefits

• Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards
• Potential discretionary bonuses
• Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Various discounts and perks
• 3 weeks of paid vacation
• 10 or more paid holidays per year
• Paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy