Technical Writer

Amca • El Segundo, CA

6d • $28 - $38 • Onsite

About The Position

Amca is hiring a temporary Technical Writer on the Business Operations team to obtain, update, and organize technical documentation. The position begins as a 3–6 month contract, with the possibility of extensions, and is performed onsite at Amca’s headquarters in El Segundo, California. The role supports documentation and proposal work involving technical data packages, engineering drawings, and legacy records. Applicants must be U.S. persons as defined by ITAR because the position involves access to ITAR-controlled technical data.

Requirements

• Strong attention to detail and a habit of checking one’s own work.
• Comfort with a high volume of repetitive, structured work and the ability to keep pace with a daily intake list without losing accuracy.
• Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and SharePoint/OneDrive-style file management.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications.
• Ability to work onsite in El Segundo, California, for the full term.
• U.S. person status as required for access to ITAR-controlled technical data; this includes a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected person under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree, or coursework, in engineering technology, drafting, technical communication, library/information science, or a related field.
• Prior experience working in AS9100 or ISO 9001 aerospace and defense organizations.
• Familiarity with Confluence or Jira and basic spreadsheet automation.
• Experience handling controlled documents, including ITAR, CUI, or proprietary data.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and organize Technical Data Packages from government and commercial sources.
• Generate CAD models and drawings based on source material and engineering requirements.
• Work with off-site factories to organize and digitize legacy documentation.
• Help develop, proofread, and submit proposals for customers across a variety of formats and product types.

What This Job Offers

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