Technical Writer

Astronics Corporation • Redmond, WA

20d • $29 - $44 • Hybrid

About The Position

Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems (AES) is seeking a Technical Writer to join its Engineering Services Team in Redmond, Washington. The position is hybrid/on-site, with the flexibility to work from home two or three days per week. The Technical Writer supports all AES product lines by transforming complex technical concepts into clear, concise, and accurate content for intended audiences and required formats. The team produces Component Maintenance Manuals (CMMs), Service Bulletins (SBs), Service Information Letters (SILs), user manuals, and other customer-facing documents for new and sustaining products. The role writes and edits content for hardware and software products in Simplified Technical English (STE), and collaborates with subject matter experts and colleagues to ensure accuracy, quality, and adherence to documentation standards. Aerospace company experience and/or hardware documentation experience is ideal.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Technical Communications, Human-Centered Design Engineering, English, or a similar field.
• Two or more years of experience as a technical writer.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills for collaborating with the team and internal customers.
• Ability to learn technical, industry, company, and product information quickly.
• Attention to detail and ability to complete tasks thoroughly according to department guidelines while maintaining productivity.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with different priorities and complete them on schedule.
• Ability to adapt to change and make decisions amid ambiguity and uncertainty.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, using good judgment about when to seek guidance.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite software.
• Experience with desktop publishing software, including Adobe FrameMaker.

Nice To Haves

• Experience writing hardware documentation and/or working for an aerospace company.
• Experience writing content compliant with ATA100, iSpec2200, or S1000D specifications for an aerospace company.
• Knowledge of markup languages such as DITA, HTML, or CSS.
• Experience with graphics software such as Adobe Creative Cloud.

Responsibilities

• Write and edit Simplified Technical English (STE) content for hardware and software products.
• Research and translate technical information into content for technical and nontechnical users.
• Use and enforce documentation standards, including internal department guidelines and customer and compliance requirements.
• Produce deliverables that conform to established documentation standards.
• Review others’ work for completeness, accuracy, and adherence to established standards.
• Manage projects with little oversight and proactively seek support when needed to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Interview subject matter experts to gather content for deliverables.
• Participate in staff meetings and internal department initiatives.

Benefits

• Quarterly profit-sharing bonus.
• Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA) options.
• Voluntary critical illness, accident prevention, and hospital indemnity coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid time off starting at 120 hours annually.
• 12 paid holidays per year.

What This Job Offers

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