Defence Technical Writer: Field Manuals & ICDs

Alta Ares

Paris

On-site

EUR 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Alta Ares is seeking a Technical Writer to own the documentation of its product suite, including manuals, guides, and interface specifications for operators, integrators, and institutional clients. You will translate complex technical content into structured, accessible documents in English and French, collaborating with Engineering, Product, and Pre & Post Sales teams.

This role demands high craft and precise, actionable language for field deployment.

Qualifications

3–5 years of technical writing focused on product documentation.
Experience documenting hardware–software integrated systems.
Background in defence, aerospace, robotics, or dual-use is a strong plus.
Experience creating documentation for both non-specialist end-users and technical audiences.
Familiarity with documentation lifecycle management and versioning in a product environment.

Responsibilities

Own the end-to-end product documentation lifecycle from planning to publication.
Develop operator manuals, quick-start guides, and field references for Alta Ares products.
Document software interfaces, system architectures, ICDs, SDDS, and integration guides.
Create field-ready guides: laminated cards, checklists, and field manuals.
Prepare client deliverables, RFP responses, and training materials.
Maintain multilingual English/French documentation and versioning.