IT Technical Writer

Innoflight • San Diego, CA

8d • $38 - $48 • Onsite

About The Position

GROW WITH US AND STAY EXTRAORDINARY: Launch your career to new heights with Innoflight—one of San Diego’s fastest-growing Aerospace and Defense innovators. Here, visionary minds engineer the future of space technology through pioneering, compact, and cyber-secure solutions. From software-defined radios to cutting-edge cryptographic systems and avionics, everything we build powers the next era of New Space. Join our small, agile, and mission-driven team where your work has real impact and your growth has no limits. We’re not just reaching for the stars—we’re engineering them. Let’s innovate the infinite, together. A DAY IN THE LIFE: As an IT Technical Writer , you’ll support the Information Technology team by creating, maintaining, and controlling high-quality technical and compliance-related documentation. You’ll work cross-functionally with IT, Cybersecurity, and document owners to ensure documentation is accurate, well-structured, secure, and compliant with internal quality standards and regulatory requirements—including proper handling of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). You’ll play a key role in document lifecycle management, change control, and compliance readiness by managing documents from draft through final release and controlled storage. This role is designed to support a focused documentation and compliance initiative and is expected to be a temporary assignment aligned to project needs. This is a temporary role lasting up to six months.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in a technical, communications, or related field (Bachelor’s degree preferred).
• 3 or more years of experience in technical writing, documentation control, or a related role.
• Technical background strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in developing and editing technical manuals and documentation using computer-based tools.
• Strong ability to interpret, organize, and communicate complex technical data.
• Experience with document control systems and change management processes.
• Exposure to NIST 800-171 or CMMC environments preferred.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in dynamic environments.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adapt to evolving requirements.
• Availability to support a temporary project assignment lasting up to six months.

Responsibilities

• Develop IT Technical Documentation: Create, edit, and maintain IT technical manuals, procedures, work instructions, and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
• Coordinate Documentation Planning: Manage timelines, content development, formatting, and scheduling for IT technical and compliance-related documentation projects.
• Gather & Analyze Technical Information: Interview IT team members, observe processes, and conduct research to accurately capture technical and procedural information.
• Support Document Change Control: Manage document numbering, versioning, review coordination, approval workflows, release processes, and controlled distribution.
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work closely with IT teams to resolve documentation, technical, or process-related issues.
• Ensure Security & Compliance: Provide guidance on document security classification, including CUI marking expectations, approved storage locations, and handling requirements.
• Correct Documentation Issues: Assist in identifying and correcting improperly marked or improperly stored IT documentation in coordination with document owners and IT leadership.
• Manage Document Repositories: Organize IT documentation within approved systems such as SharePoint GCC High and M-Files, ensuring logical structure, accurate metadata, and consistency.
• Support Standardization Efforts: Develop and maintain standardized IT document templates, headers, footers, and formatting to reduce errors and improve consistency.
• Participate in Reviews & Audits: Serve as a documentation subject matter resource during document reviews, presentations, and compliance readiness activities.
• Perform Other Duties: Complete additional tasks as assigned to support IT documentation and compliance objectives.

Benefits

• Flexible Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off—whether you use it to recharge, work on a passion project, or spend time with family, the choice is yours.
• Continuous Learning & Development: We’re serious about professional development. From tuition reimbursement to internal "Ask Me Anything" sessions and weekly “Lunch & Learns,” we make learning a core part of the job.
• Mission-Driven Culture: We aren’t just building tech—we’re enabling the next era of space exploration. Our Culture Ambassadors help lead initiatives around inclusion, positivity, recognition, and transparency. Here, your voice is heard, your work is respected, and your individuality is celebrated.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees