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Cypress HCM · 18 hours ago

Technical Writer

San Diego, CA

Contract

Hybrid

Senior Level

$55/hr - $60/hr

5+ years exp

Cypress HCM is a fast-growing startup in the aerospace/defense industry seeking a Technical Writer. The role involves collaborating with product, engineering, and business development teams to create clear and accurate documentation, including user manuals and training materials, to support customers effectively.

Human ResourcesInformation TechnologyStaffing Agency

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Dan Sullins

Responsibilities

Create and maintain technical documentation, including user manuals, system guides, and SOPs

Develop training materials and instructor-led content aligned with military training frameworks such as ADDIE and SAT, ensuring compliance with defense sector standards

Ensure all documentation meets military documentation standards and internal requirements

Translate complex technical information into clear, concise and user-friendly documentation for technical and non-technical audiences

Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and training teams to gather information, verify technical accuracy, and align documentation with product evolution and key milestones

Engage in technical reviews, demonstrations, validation events, and training sessions to gather firsthand insights and drive continuous improvement

Oversee version control and organize documentation repositories to support knowledge management across the program

Establish scalable documentation processes, style guides, and templates that ensure consistency and support organizational growth

Produce operational procedures, troubleshooting guides, checklists, release notes, and other materials that enable end users and internal teams to succeed

Build documentation frameworks including style guides, lifecycle workflows, and toolkits that enhance quality, efficiency, and scalability

Review and refine documents to ensure clarity, consistency, accuracy, and technical rigor across all deliverables

Integrate visuals such as diagrams, flowcharts, and graphics, along with multimedia elements, to improve comprehension and user experience

Proactively identify documentation gaps and risks, developing solutions to maintain project momentum and completeness

Foster a documentation-focused culture by creating training resources, reusable templates, and process improvements that empower teams across the organization to contribute effectively

Qualification

Curriculum DevelopmentDoD Documentation StandardsTechnical WritingVisual DesignMS Office SuiteProject ManagementCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing, English, Communications, or a related field

5+ years of technical writing or curriculum development experience supporting training, instructional design, and documentation. Preferably in aerospace, defense or similar manufacturing environments

Proven track record creating user manuals, SOPs, training guides, and technical documentation for complex systems and equipment

Exceptional ability to gather information from subject matter experts and cross-functional teams, then distill it into clear, concise, and compelling documentation

Working knowledge of DoD documentation and training standards; -STD-40051, ADDIE, SAT, etc

Experience producing and maintaining technical manuals, operational guides, and customer-facing documentation throughout product lifecycles

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with the ability to adapt content for audiences ranging from technical specialists to end users

Proficient in MS Office Suite and with version control and document management platforms

Strong organizational and project management capabilities with the ability to balance multiple priorities independently while working collaboratively across teams

Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance