Technical Writer (R5661)

What you'll do:

• Partner closely with aerospace, software, and systems engineers to develop accurate, high-fidelity technical documentation for advanced aircraft systems.

• Manage multiple documentation efforts across development, flight test, and operational phases in a fast-paced, iterative environment.

• Translate complex engineering concepts, including avionics, autonomy, and mission systems, into clear, structured guidance for operators, maintainers, and internal teams.

• Review and edit technical content for accuracy, clarity, consistency, and adherence to program standards.

• Research and interpret engineering artifacts such as system architectures, design specifications, interface control documents, software descriptions, and test procedures.

• Aggregate and synthesize technical inputs from cross-functional teams, including flight test, hardware, software, and operations.

• Develop and maintain technical publications, including service bulletins, aircraft operating procedures, maintenance manuals, troubleshooting guides, training materials, and mission documentation.

• Create and manage supporting visuals such as system diagrams, workflows, illustrations, and annotated graphics.

• Identify gaps, inconsistencies, or missing technical information and proactively drive resolution with engineering teams.

• Maintain documentation standards, templates, and version control across a growing body of technical publications.

• Support rapid updates to documentation based on flight test results, system changes, and operational feedback.

• Fulfill additional responsibilities as required in support of V-BAT program objectives.

Required qualifications:

• 3-10 years of technical writing/editing experience, preferably in aerospace, defense, or complex engineering systems.

• Bachelor’s degree in Technical Writing, Engineering, English, or a related field.

• Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining technical documentation for aircraft systems, complex hardware/software platforms, or similar domains.

• Proven ability to work directly with engineers and subject matter experts to extract and document technical information.

• Strong understanding of structured documentation practices and lifecycle documentation management.

• Exceptional writing, editing, and organizational skills with a focus on clarity and precision.

• Ability to distill complex system behavior into concise, user-focused documentation.

• High attention to detail and consistency across large documentation sets.

• Self-sufficient, proactive work style with the ability to manage competing priorities under tight timelines.

• Ability to identify missing, ambiguous, or conflicting technical information.

• Comfortable working across distributed teams and time zones.

• Interest in working in a fast-moving, non-traditional defense and aerospace environment.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with advanced aircraft systems, UAVs, autonomy, avionics, or mission systems documentation.

• Familiarity with DoD technical manual standards and specifications (e.g., MIL-STD, S1000D, or service-specific formats).

• Experience using Microsoft Office, Adobe FrameMaker, or XML-based authoring tools.

• Background in flight test documentation or operational procedure development.

• Defense industry or aerospace program experience.

• Master’s degree in English, Technical Communication, or a related discipline.

• Project management experience supporting complex technical programs.

• Experience leveraging AI-assisted tools to enhance documentation workflows.