Defence Technical Writer: Operational Docs & ICDs

Alta Ares; Paris; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Alta Ares seeks a Technical Writer to own the documentation of its product suite, producing manuals, user guides, interface specifications, and operational references for military operators, system integrators, and institutions.

You will translate deeply technical content into structured, accessible docs in English and French, collaborating with Engineering, Product, and Pre/Post Sales teams to ensure accuracy and usability in high-pressure environments.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in technical writing, focusing on product documentation and user manuals.
• Experience documenting hardware–software integrated systems is mandatory.
• Background in defence, aerospace, robotics, or dual-use is a strong plus.
• Experience producing documentation for non-specialist end-users and technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end product documentation for Alta Ares' portfolio: operator manuals, quick-start guides, and field references.
• Translate technical content into clear, actionable docs for military operators and system admins.
• Create ICDs, SDDs, and integration guides with Engineering and Pre/Post Sales teams.
• Maintain multilingual docs in English and French and manage versioned library in Notion.
• Develop field-ready materials: laminated cards, checklists, and training content.

Skills

Technical writing

Documentation

Multilingual

Notion

Tools

Notion

Job description

Alta Ares seeks a Technical Writer to own the documentation of its product suite, producing manuals, user guides, interface specifications, and operational references for military operators, system integrators, and institutions.

You will translate deeply technical content into structured, accessible docs in English and French, collaborating with Engineering, Product, and Pre/Post Sales teams to ensure accuracy and usability in high-pressure environments.