Contract Technical Writer

Young Community Developers • Irvine, CA

2d • $110 - $130 • Remote

About The Position

The Contract Technical Writer supports the development, organization, revision, and maintenance of technical documentation for the assembly, integration, checkout, testing, and acceptance of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). The role works with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and test teams to capture processes and turn technical information into clear, accurate, usable documentation.

The writer helps standardize and improve Work Instructions, Acceptance Test Procedures (ATPs), Ground Checkout Procedures (GCPs), manufacturing process documents, inspection criteria, and related technical content used in UAS production and verification. The position is remote and on-demand, with a stated location in Irvine, California.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without current or future employment visa sponsorship. The position requires access to information and technology subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, including ITAR. No clearance is required.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of technical writing experience in aerospace, aviation, manufacturing, defense, robotics, industrial systems, or a related technical environment.
• Demonstrated experience creating work instructions, procedures, process documentation, or test documentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working directly with engineers, technicians, and manufacturing personnel.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to document accuracy.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio or similar diagramming tools.
• Ability to manage multiple documentation projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Familiarity with document control, revision management, and configuration management practices.
• High school diploma.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without current or future employment visa sponsorship.
• Ability to stoop, stand, climb, occasionally lift a minimum of 25 pounds, and move between departments, floors, and worksites.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting UAS, aerospace, defense, or aviation programs.
• Experience writing ATPs, GCPs, qualification test procedures, or manufacturing work instructions.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, assembly drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), specifications, and technical data.
• Familiarity with aircraft electrical, mechanical, avionics, propulsion, or payload systems.
• Experience in regulated or quality-managed environments, including AS9100, ISO 9001, or similar standards.
• Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), or document management systems.
• Knowledge of systems integration, hardware testing, troubleshooting, and verification activities.
• Ability to create technical illustrations, annotated photographs, and process flow diagrams.
• Experience supporting first article inspections, production readiness activities, or production scaling efforts.
• Familiarity with engineering change orders (ECOs), configuration control processes, and manufacturing change implementation.
• Working knowledge of CAD drawings and engineering design documentation.

Responsibilities

• Create, revise, and maintain manufacturing and test documentation for UAS products and subsystems.
• Organize and standardize Work Instructions to improve clarity, consistency, and usability for production personnel.
• Develop and update Acceptance Test Procedures (ATPs), Ground Checkout Procedures (GCPs), and related verification documents.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, quality, integration, and test engineers to gather technical information and accurately document processes.
• Observe and document assembly, integration, inspection, and testing activities so procedures reflect current practices.
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear, concise, step-by-step instructions for technicians and operators.
• Incorporate engineering change requests, design modifications, and process improvements into existing documentation.
• Ensure documents comply with company standards for formatting, revision control, and configuration management.
• Develop visual aids, diagrams, photographs, and illustrations to enhance procedural documentation.
• Support document reviews and coordinate feedback from cross-functional stakeholders.
• Assist with document audits and keep documentation current and accurate throughout the product lifecycle.
• Maintain document repositories and support document release processes.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits package.
• Base dental, vision, life, accident, disability, and other core benefits fully covered by DZYNE.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• 401(k) plan with employer match and immediate vesting.
• Eligible for an annual bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED