Skyryse
Lead Technical Writer
$120K–$160K
El Segundo, CA +1 · Full-time · Posted Oct 1, 2026
- Location
- El Segundo, CA
Los Angeles, California, United States - Experience
- 5+ years of technical writing experience; 2+ years of aerospace industry experience.
- Education
- Bachelor of Science degree in Communications, STEM, or other related field.
About the job
Owns technical documentation from development through product launch, translating aerospace engineering and operational information into clear materials for pilots and other users.
What you'll do
- Create, edit, and publish operating and maintenance manuals, training materials, and other technical documentation with cross-functional stakeholders.
- Manage documentation quality and alignment with version control, release systems, and Docs-as-Code workflows.
- Gather user and stakeholder feedback, improve documentation, and coordinate tasks to support team and company goals.
What they ask for
- Bachelor of Science degree in Communications, STEM, or a 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 have
- Familiarity with FAA publication standards and aviation guidance, including applicable Advisory Circulars, GAMA Guidance, and ATA specifications.
- Experience with Git, Asciidoctor, VS Code, Docs-as-Code workflows, documentation automation, or technical illustrations.
Pay
$120,000 - $160,000 USD base salary
Tools
Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, Git, Asciidoctor, VS Code, Python, Ruby, Adobe Illustrator
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