Technical Writer III

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Washington.

📋 Description

• Organize and oversee technical publication initiatives.

• Integrate contributions from various authors into publications and collaborate with subject matter experts to develop documentation.

• Compose, format, edit, proofread, and create technical manuals, white papers, and marketing materials.

• Review and amend documentation to ensure accurate grammar and content in accordance with style guides and templates.

• Work alongside technical illustrators and graphic designers on graphics, page layout, and pre-print production.

• Maintain templates and verify that documents adhere to content and formatting standards.

• Support projects through to completion, ensuring accuracy, quality control, and adherence to publication deadlines.

• Maintain an extensive knowledge of company products.

• Manage multiple projects independently or in collaboration with subject matter experts.

• Assist the Proposal Department with writing, editing, and formatting proposals.

• Collaborate closely with all levels of the organization.

• Analyze issues involving data and identifiable factors.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing, English, Communication, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• 5–8 years of experience as a technical writer/editor in the aviation, aerospace, or defense industry with a Bachelor's degree.

• High School Diploma/GED or AA Degree with 9–12 years of experience as a technical writer/editor in the aviation, aerospace, or defense industry.

• Preferred experience in aviation, aerospace, or defense.

• Exceptional command of the English language.

• High proficiency in Microsoft Word, including formatting documents of up to 500 pages.

• Working knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint.

• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with proposal subject matter experts, primarily engineers.

• Capability to work efficiently under pressure and meet strict deadlines while requiring minimal instruction.

• Shipley proposal training and experience in proposal writing is preferred.

• Familiarity with DoD/Government contracting and the aerospace industry is advantageous.

• Knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator is desirable.

• Must qualify as a U.S. person under ITAR/EAR regulations or possess approval for an export license.

• Some positions may require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract stipulations.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• 401(k) plan with company matching.

• 9/80 work schedule.

• Paid holiday shutdown.