Sydney-based Technical Writer for Hardware & Software Docs

DroneShield; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

DroneShield is seeking a Technical Writer in Sydney, NSW, to produce high-quality documentation for hardware and software products. You will work with engineers, testers, product managers and usability experts to create clear, accessible material for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities include authoring manuals, release notes and reference content, maintaining accuracy and consistency, and supporting publishing workflows with source-controlled content and scripts.

Qualifications

• Experience writing customer-facing documentation for technical audiences.
• Experience in technology, engineering, or complex systems environments.
• Ability to translate technical information into clear, user-focused language.

Responsibilities

• Research, author and maintain manuals, quick-start guides, release notes and reference material.
• Ensure technical accuracy, terminology and presentation are clear for end users.
• Translate highly technical details into concise material understandable by both technical and non-technical readers.
• Liaise with engineers, product managers and designers to meet documentation needs and style guides.
• Review and update content with product changes while maintaining consistency.
• Manage timelines and respond to ad-hoc requests without sacrificing quality.
• Organise documentation repositories and publishing workflows for efficiency.
• Maintain structured, source-controlled content and reusable artefacts.

Skills

Technical writing

Clear communication

Translate technical to user-focused

Cross-functional collaboration

Content reuse

Structured content

Style guides

Time management

Independent work

User-focused language

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications or related field

Tools

Markdown

XML

Git

Python scripting

Command-line

Job description

DroneShield is seeking a Technical Writer in Sydney, NSW, to produce high-quality documentation for hardware and software products. You will work with engineers, testers, product managers and usability experts to create clear, accessible material for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities include authoring manuals, release notes and reference content, maintaining accuracy and consistency, and supporting publishing workflows with source-controlled content and scripts.