Technical Writer

Skyryse • El Segundo, CA

23d • $95,000 - $125,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We’re on a mission to make the skies safe and accessible for everyone. Our technology gives pilots greater control by simplifying the management of any aircraft during standard flight operations, inclement weather, and emergencies. Our SkyOS solution, rigorously and relentlessly developed by skilled and dedicated Skyrysers, is the key to unlocking this unbounded future. Our technology, combined with our commitment to saving lives and our passion for aviation, will empower everyone to experience the joy and freedom of flight.

Requirements

• Bachelors of Science degree in Communications, STEM, or other related field
• 5+ years of technical writing experience
• 2+ years of experience in the aerospace industry
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with FAA technical publication standards, aviation documentation guidance, and industry specifications, including applicable Advisory Circulars, GAMA guidance, and ATA specifications
• Experience working at a startup
• Product Launch / Full Lifecycle experience
• Proficiency with Git, Asciidoctor, VS Code, and Docs-as-Code authoring workflows
• Experience using Python and Ruby to support documentation automation, publishing workflows, and custom Docs-as-Code tooling
• Experience creating and editing technical illustrations from CAD/3D model data using Adobe Illustrator, SolidWorks Composer, or similar tools
• A portfolio of writing samples to review

Responsibilities

• Interact cross functionally with engineers, project managers, pilots, and other key stakeholders to architect, create, edit, and publish technical documentation such as operating and maintenance manuals, training materials, and more
• Support documentation alignment with version control software, release systems, and Docs-as-Code workflows in order to manage overall documentation quality
• Develop clear and concise documentation to reduce the probability of future error, working with stakeholders to understand user needs
• Gather feedback and consider all relevant data to improve existing and future documentation
• Support in organizing, coordinating, and tracking documentation tasks to align with both team and company-wide goals

Benefits

• The opportunity to change the world through improving aviation safety and accessibility
• Valuable stock option plan
• Heavily subsidized medical, dental and vision plans
• 20 days of paid time off (PTO) and 5 sick days annually
• A company with an ambitious vision, a dynamic work environment, and a team of smart, motivated, and fun to work-with colleagues!

What This Job Offers

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