Sr. Technical Writer (Starshield)
SpaceX•Hawthorne, CA
•$115,000 - $160,000•Onsite
About The Position
Starshield is searching for a technical writer to be responsible for compiling and updating technical specifications and requirements documents for cryptographic and security systems. The ideal candidate will effectively collaborate with software and hardware engineers to produce high-quality documents to aid certification efforts. This job requires learning technical concepts, understanding the necessary deliverables, and good project management skills. We are looking for candidates who are self-directed, who take initiative, and who can drive progress in the face of ambiguity.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of professional experience as a technical writer; OR 7+ years of professional experience in technical writing in lieu of a degree
- Experience with version control systems (e.g. Git)
Nice To Haves
- Experience developing requirements documents for information security standards
- Experience with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Teams, etc)
- Excellent written English and grammar
- Experience developing written test plans for security evaluations
- Ability to quickly learn new technical information and relate technical information in precise terms
- Experience with project management tools
- Experience with LaTeX
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret or Top Secret SCI clearance
Responsibilities
- Create and maintain technical and requirements documents, including but not limited to security evaluation documents for security systems, verification and validation plans, and design documentation
- Collaborate with software engineers to produce concise descriptions of software functionality for a technical audience
- Oversee the timely delivery of required documentation to external evaluators
- Propose and develop improvements to requirements management systems
Benefits
- long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards
- potential discretionary bonuses
- purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- access to a 401(k) retirement plan
- short and long-term disability insurance
- life insurance
- paid parental leave
- various other discounts and perks
- 3 weeks of paid vacation
- 10 or more paid holidays per year
- paid sick leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
