Technical Writer, Maritime

What you'll do

• Generate, review, and edit user-focused technical documentation, including manuals, procedures, guides, checklists, and release notes.
• Coordinate documentation roadmaps and milestones with engineering, operations, subject matter experts, and account teams; ensure contract deliverables are accurate and on time.
• Prioritize documentation work, communicate risks and expectations, and support a living documentation process.

What they ask for

• 4+ years generating technical documentation for complex hardware, software, or aerospace systems.
• Experience writing technical, user-facing documentation and interpreting engineering documentation such as schematics, CAD, or software specs.
• Experience building content in multiple formats, such as Word, XML, or DITA.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active security clearance; able to relocate if needed to work onsite in Costa Mesa, CA.

Nice to have

• Military exposure, especially writing and formatting military technical documentation; familiarity with MIL-STD-40051, S1000D, or IETMs/IETDs.
• Previous technical documentation experience in Aerospace and Defense for DoD; experience on fast-paced, complex projects with multiple stakeholders.

Pay

$117,000 — $154,000 USD (base salary)

Tools

Word, XML, DITA, MIL-STD-40051D, S1000D, IETMs, IETDs