Technical Writer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• At least 3 years of technical writing experience in aerospace, aviation, manufacturing, defense, robotics, industrial systems, or a related technical environment.
• Demonstrated experience creating work instructions, procedures, process documentation, or test documentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working directly with engineers, technicians, and manufacturing personnel.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to document accuracy.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio or similar diagramming tools.
• Ability to manage multiple documentation projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Familiarity with document control, revision management, and configuration management practices.
• High school diploma.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without current or future employment visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting UAS, aerospace, defense, or aviation programs.
• Experience writing ATPs, GCPs, qualification test procedures, or manufacturing work instructions.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, assembly drawings, bills of materials, specifications, and technical data.
• Familiarity with aircraft electrical, mechanical, avionics, propulsion, or payload systems.
• Experience in regulated or quality-managed environments, including AS9100, ISO 9001, or similar standards.
• Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), or document management systems.
• Knowledge of systems integration, hardware testing, troubleshooting, and verification activities.
• Ability to create technical illustrations, annotated photographs, and process flow diagrams.
• Experience supporting first article inspections, production readiness activities, or production scaling efforts.
• Familiarity with engineering change orders, configuration control processes, and manufacturing change implementation.
• Working knowledge of CAD drawings and engineering design documentation.

Responsibilities

• Create, revise, and maintain manufacturing and test documentation for UAS products and subsystems.
• Organize and standardize Work Instructions to improve clarity, consistency, and usability for production personnel.
• Develop and update Acceptance Test Procedures (ATPs), Ground Checkout Procedures (GCPs), and related verification documents.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, quality, integration, and test engineers to gather technical information and document processes accurately.
• Observe and document assembly, integration, inspection, and testing activities so procedures reflect current practices.
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear, concise, step-by-step instructions for technicians and operators.
• Incorporate engineering change requests, design modifications, and process improvements into existing documentation.
• Ensure documents comply with company formatting, revision control, and configuration management standards.
• Develop visual aids, diagrams, photographs, and illustrations to enhance procedural documentation.
• Support document reviews and coordinate feedback from cross-functional stakeholders.
• Assist with document audits and keep documentation current and accurate throughout the product lifecycle.
• Maintain document repositories and support document release processes.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits package.
• Base dental, vision, life, accident, disability, and other core benefits are fully covered by DZYNE.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• 401(k) plan with employer match and immediate vesting.
• Eligible for an annual bonus.