Technical Editor / Writer

About the role

Writes, rewrites and/or edits technical documents such as technical procedure manuals, user manuals, programming manuals, service manuals, operational specifications, and related technical publications to communicate clearly and effectively technical specifications and instructions to a wide range of audiences. Acquires subject knowledge by interviewing product developers, observing performance of production methods, referring to technical specifications, blueprints, engineering illustrations, and trade journals. Oversees preparation of illustrative materials, selecting drawings, sketches, diagrams and charts. Conducts quality review of materials.

Responsibilities

• Editing and writing operating procedures.
• Developing acceptance test procedures.
• Creating calibration procedures.
• Producing installation procedures.
• Authoring test requirements documents.
• Supporting review and release processes for documents.
• Using Windchill for document management.
• Following and supporting configuration management for the program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technical Communication, or a related field.
• 6+ years of technical writing experience in aerospace, defense, or high‑tech environments.
• Prior experience documenting test equipment (preferred).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and PLM systems (Windchill required).
• Familiarity with ECSS, MIL‑STD, or other aerospace documentation standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate complex engineering concepts into clear instructions.
• Understanding of change‑control processes and configuration management.