Technical Writer

About the role

BAE Systems Electronic Combat Solutions (ECS) develops advanced electronics warfare capabilities spanning air, land, sea, and space. This Technical Writer position supports F‑35 manufacturing by working closely with process engineering and production teams to create and update process work instructions used to build, inspect, and test electronics. The role requires strong attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to learn proprietary software — the bulk of tasks are performed in BAE’s homegrown manufacturing execution system. Instructions include technical writing, engineering drawings, parts lists, and pictures/diagrams to explain processes and equipment operation.

Schedule

• Fully remote after initial on‑site training period
• Choice of 4/10 schedule (Monday–Thursday) or 9/80 schedule (every other Friday off)

Responsibilities

• Create and update process work instructions for manufacturing, inspection, and test of electronics
• Collaborate with process engineering and production teams to capture accurate procedures
• Author content in BAE’s manufacturing execution system (homegrown software)
• Incorporate engineering drawings, parts lists, photos, and diagrams into instructions
• Execute process change requests from engineering to maintain verbatim compliance
• Manage multiple concurrent tasks with strong organizational skills

Requirements

• At least 1 year of technical writing or similar work experience OR a Bachelor’s degree
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Proficiency with document editing software (Microsoft Office, Adobe, AutoCAD, SharePoint, etc.)
• Good organizational skills and ability to drive multiple tasks concurrently

Qualifications

• Experience writing detailed work instructions and procedures
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to achieve verbatim compliance through executing process change requests from process engineering

Pay

Full‑Time Salary Range: $40,003 – $64,006. Individual salaries are determined by business considerations, local market conditions, internal equity, and candidate qualifications (skills, education, experience).

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings accounts
• 401(k) savings plan
• Disability coverage
• Life and accident insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Legal plan
• Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Paid parental, military, and bereavement leave
• Applicable federal and state sick leave
• Company recognition program (monetary or non‑monetary awards)
• Other incentives based on position level and job specifics