Lead Technical Writer

Stratolaunch • Mojave, CA

17h • $120,000 - $155,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Stratolaunch is a technology accelerator that engineers operationally realistic testing at Mach 5+. Our air-launched, Talon testbeds are reusable, cost-effective platforms that enable routine access to the hypersonic environment. We deliver flight data critical to validating system performance and achieving rapid technology deployment. Together with our customers, we drive innovations that are imperative to advancing national security.

Requirements

• 2+ years experience working with documentation publishing and/or management software
• Excellent organization and multi-tasking skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work on their own initiative and prioritize tasking to fit within the business goals
• MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Visio)
• Professional document creation and management tools

Nice To Haves

• Experience producing technical documents in the aerospace industry.
• 5+ years experience building technical libraries
• 2+ years experience working with or creating S1000D compliant documents and systems.
• 2+ years experience working with or creating hypertext internal documentation processes.
• Experience with JIRA and/or SharePoint

Responsibilities

• Create and/or support the creation of technical, engineering or operational manuals, maintenance documentation, system description documents, procedures, training documents and reports through collaboration with subject matter experts.
• Maintain, update, and configuration manage documentation
• Build templates and automated processes to allow users to easily comply with document standards
• Build enterprise-wide tools and processes for document and knowledge management, consistent with industry best practices.
• Evaluate and recommend tools for implementation in support of document management across the company.
• Ensure compliance with ITAR and other regulations in document marking, storage and distribution.
• Train company personnel in the use of relevant tools, systems and processes.
• Help other writers in creating suitable company documentation.

Benefits

• Relocation eligible to local area – Mojave, CA
• 9/80 schedule
• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs)
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
• 50% company match per contributed dollar into 401(k) savings plan up to the IRS annual limit
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level