Technical Writer

The Role

The Role

Responsibilities

• Write, edit, and produce content across the full business lifecycle — business development and marketing collateral, white papers, proposals and proposal volumes, and on-contract technical deliverables
• Lead proposal writing and coordination: interpret solicitations (RFPs, RFIs, BAAs), build compliant outlines and compliance matrices, draft and edit technical and management volumes, and drive documents to on-time submission
• Distill inputs from mission engineers, program managers, and other SMEs into clear, accurate, and compelling narratives tailored to the audience
• Partner across the organization to ensure documentation is accurate, consistent, and delivered on schedule under competing priorities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, communications, journalism, engineering, a science discipline, or related field
• 5+ years of professional technical writing experience, ideally in aerospace, defense, or another complex engineering domain
• Demonstrated experience writing and coordinating proposals, including responses to US government solicitations
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a portfolio that shows the ability to make complex technical content clear and persuasive
• Ability to interview subject-matter experts and independently produce accurate technical content from sparse or rough inputs
• Ability to manage multiple documents and deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced, autonomously driven, and demanding startup atmosphere

Nice to Have

• Experience with spacecraft, satellite, or payload programs
• Familiarity with government contracting vehicles, CDRLs, DIDs, and proposal compliance practices
• Proficiency with graphics and layout tools (Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, or equivalent)
• Experience building and maintaining content libraries, style guides, and documentation templates
• APMP certification or equivalent proposal-management credential

Additional Requirements

• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
• Active Top Secret or Top Secret SCI clearance preferred; willing to pursue and maintain a clearance if not already cleared
• Ability to work irregular business hours to support proposals or critical project timelines

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation and Benefits

• Base salary range for this role is $100,000 - $140,000 + equity in the company
• Salary will be based on several factors including, but not limited to: knowledge and skills, education, and experience level
• Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks

Export Compliance

Export Compliance

• As defined in the ITAR, “U.S. Persons” include U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (i.e., Green Card holders), and certain protected individuals (e.g., refugees/asylees, American Samoans).
• The person hired for this role will have access to information and items controlled by U.S. export control regulations, including the export control regulations outlined in the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR).
• The person hired for this role must therefore either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 or otherwise eligible for a federally issued export control license.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity

• K2 Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with K2 Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.