AV · 1 day ago
NAVWAR Technical Writer
Albuquerque, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expAeroVironment (AV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems and tactical missile systems. In support of the Joint Navigation Warfare Center contract, the NAVWAR Technical Writer will ensure the quality and clarity of technical documentation related to navigation warfare, while collaborating with various stakeholders to produce high-quality publications.
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No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Review content of technical engineering documentation for quality
Produces technical engineering and scientific illustrations for presentations and/or publication, as appropriate to the requirements
Ensures that documents follow the style laid out in the style guide
Creates documents for publication both within the organization and externally using input from team members, stakeholders, research sources, and other content providers
Writes various technical articles, reports, brochures, and/or manuals for documentation for various uses
Integrates graphics, text, and other media to create presentations and publications
Coordinates production
Proofreads and edits correspondence, documents, memoranda, presentations, and other publication materials to ensure they conform to DoD spelling, grammar, and style standards
Assists content providers in identifying the appropriate medium and format for presentations and publications
Ensures content is of high quality and conforms to standards
Oversees preparation of illustrative materials, selecting drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts. Conducts quality reviews of materials
Responsible for producing, proofreading, editing, and formatting technical documentation, including design specifications, manuals, online help, procedures, plans, and proposals. Edits and formats information for consumption through various media channels, including printed materials, scripted voice content, email, websites, and other electronic access points. Gathers information, interviews subject matter experts, and conducts other research to convey technical material in a concise and effective manner
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing, English, Communication, or equivalent discipline is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
5-8 years' experience as a technical writer/editor in the aviation, aerospace, or defense field with Bachelor's degree
Current SECRET clearance
Prefer prior editing experience with DoD or government agencies
BA/BS in English, communications, journalism, computer science, web design, engineering, or a related field
Prefer Certified Professional Technical Communicator (CPTC), Certified Technical Professional (CTP) or other equivalent
This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”)
Benefits
Medical
Dental vision
401K with company matching
A 9/80 work schedule
A paid holiday shutdown
Company
At AV, we build shoulder-to-shoulder with our customers, delivering systems shaped by real-world missions, not theoretical requirements.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.68B2025-07-01Post Ipo Equity· $875M
2025-07-01Post Ipo Debt· $650M
2023-09-19Post Ipo Equity· $109.01M
Leadership Team
Wahid Nawabi
Chairman, President & CEO
Johnathan Jones
Senior Vice President
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