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Zone 5 Technologies · 12 hours ago

Senior Technical Writer

San Luis Obispo, California

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$150K/yr - $200K/yr

10+ years exp

Zone 5 Technologies is redefining unmanned aircraft systems with innovative solutions. They are seeking a Senior Technical Writer to create and maintain high-quality documentation for their aerospace products, collaborating with engineers and stakeholders to ensure accuracy and compliance with industry standards.

AerospaceManufacturingMechanical Engineering

Responsibilities

Develop, write, and update technical documentation for aerospace systems and products, including specifications, checklists, operation and maintenance manuals, reports, and compliance documentation

Collaborate with aerospace engineers, software developers, system architects, and program managers to gather technical information and ensure the accuracy of content

Translate engineering data (for example, CAD models, test results, and specifications) into user-friendly manuals and procedural documentation for operators and maintenance personnel

Collaborate with a team of technical writers and graphic designers to produce rigorous, well-organized, reusable, consumable, and compliant documents

Produce diagrams, schematics, and visual aids to enhance the understanding of complex aerospace systems and workflows

Collaborate in, maintain, and manage documentation repositories, ensuring controlled and up-to-date document versions are available to all stakeholders

Ensure compliance, where applicable, with aerospace standards and regulations (for example, AS9100, FAA, and EASA) in technical documentation

Ensure compliance, where applicable, with various military specifications in technical documentation

Work closely with quality assurance and regulatory teams to prepare documentation required for certifications and audits

Continuously improve documentation processes to meet evolving team needs, aerospace industry requirements, and customer expectations

Qualification

Aerospace DocumentationDocumentation ToolsTechnical WritingTechnical IllustrationsAerospace StandardsStyle Guide ComplianceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAttention to Detail

Required

Bachelor's degree in Technical Communication, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Communications, or a related field

10+ years of experience as a technical writer and 5+ years of experience writing technical documentation in the aerospace or defense industry

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical information clearly to a range of audiences

Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines

Proficiency with enterprise-level documentation tools (preferably MadCap Flare) and version control systems (preferably Git)

Experience creating technical illustrations and other visuals using tools like Composer, Visio, PowerPoint, Photoshop, and/or Illustrator

Experience conforming to a style guide

Preferred

Strong knowledge of unmanned aerial or aerospace systems, components, and technologies, with the ability to understand engineering drawings, CAD models, and technical schematics

Familiarity with engineering processes and software tools, product lifecycle management (PLM) systems, manufacturing execution system software (for example, PICO MES), or other aerospace-specific platforms

Experience with aerospace standards and compliance, such as AS9100, FAA, or EASA regulations

Experience with or professional exposure to military specifications