Senior Technical Writer- Temporary

Joby Aviation • San Carlos, CA

17h • $43 - $78 • Onsite

About The Position

Joby Aviation is seeking a highly organized, passionate Senior Technical Writer to help make our EVTOL electric aircraft. This is a contract position. The Joby Aviation team is made up of extremely talented, hardworking, proactive, and hands-on individuals, operating in a very fast-paced and rewarding environment. Come help us build advanced electrical powertrains as we make a mark in the transportation industry.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
• 8+ years of professional writing experience
• Attention to detail for technical accuracy and consistency within minimalism writing style
• Proven experience in comprehending and translating technical information for a targeted audience
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment without the need for supervision
• Hands-on experience with workflow tools and source control systems such as Jira/Confluence
• Experience with SharePoint, PowerPoint, Excel, and Slack highly encouraged
• Results-driven approach and problem-solving ability
• Experience with documentation workflows and content reuse strategies
• Knowledge of basic manufacturing strategies and requirements is an added advantage

Nice To Haves

• Technical writing experience in high-tech, consumer electronics, or mobility
• Basic photography skills
• Knowledge of manufacturing methods and strategies
• Experience with First Resonance Ion MES

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality web-based manufacturing instructional documentation on proprietary authoring and version control systems
• Create content for how-to, user instructions, and tutorials for technical and manufacturing based subjects (JMPs)
• Revise existing documents to match new functionality and integrated priorities
• Develop visual content to compliment the written instructions
• Apply Joby Standards across multiple documented procedures for multiple manufacturing teams

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level