Technical Writer (R5661)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• 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.

Job requirements

• 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.