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CoAspire · 1 day ago

Technical Writer

CoAspire is a cutting-edge defense manufacturing leader in Northern Virginia, specializing in the precision assembly of advanced weapons systems. The Technical Writer will serve as a written technical communicator for aerospace weapon systems programs, ensuring that all technical deliverables meet high standards for customer acceptance.

ConsultingCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyInternet of Things
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Hiring Manager
Matt Fisher
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Responsibilities

Author, edit, and maintain high-quality technical documentation including system performance reports, technical guides, requirements, user manuals, simulation and analysis summaries, test data reports (ground, lab, and flight), trade study results, and design review packages
Collaborate with hardware, software and system engineers to gather technical content and ensure the accuracy of all inputs required for the given documentation
Create presentation materials, briefing charts, and executive summaries as needed to support programmatic and engineering meetings to both technical and non-technical audiences
Establish and enforce documentation standards, templates, style guides, and review processes to improve consistency and quality across the engineering organization
Support proposal and business development efforts by writing in support of technical volumes
Support document version control, configuration management, and release processes in accordance with company and government standards

Qualification

Aerospace documentation standardsDocumentation tools proficiencyTechnical writingEngineering terminologyCollaboration skills

Required

1–10 years of technical writing or communications experience in aerospace, defense, or another highly technical/engineering-intensive field
Bachelor's degree in English, Technical Communication, Journalism, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
Proven ability to understand and accurately communicate complex technical subjects for a variety of audiences
Mastery of clear, concise technical writing with rigorous attention to detail, consistency, and proper use of engineering terminology
Experience interpreting engineering requirements, specifications, test data, and aerospace documentation standards (e.g., MIL-STD-810H, etc.)
Proficiency with documentation tools and environments (e.g., Microsoft Office, SharePoint, MS Teams)
U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance (current clearance a plus)
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative engineering environment with engineers and program managers

Preferred

Master's degree in Technical Communication, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
Prior experience supporting weapon systems, missile programs, or DoD contractors
Experience with graphics/illustration tools

Benefits

Full benefits from day one: medical, dental and vision
401(k) with generous company match and immediate vesting
PTO and Federal holidays

Company

CoAspire

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CoAspire offers IT services to full-spectrum federal contracting.