Robotics Technical Writer (1 year contract)

Beex; Singapore; On-site; SGD 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

BeeX is seeking an experienced technical writer to craft the end-user manual and training materials for a new underwater vehicle. You will translate complex engineering specs and dive workflows into clear, actionable documentation for operators on customers’ teams.

You will work closely with engineering and operations to ensure accuracy, safety, and easy onboarding, contributing to both in-box documentation and training resources for diverse users.

Qualifications

• Proven experience writing user manuals or instructional guides for physical/hardware products (marine/robotics or consumer electronics preferred).
• Ability to translate technical/engineering input into clear, non-technical language.
• Strong portfolio of similar work to share samples.
• Comfortable interviewing SMEs and working from source material.
• Experience with Word, Google Docs, InDesign, Figma (or equivalents).

Responsibilities

• Create end-user manual (PDF) covering product overview, setup, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting and warranty info.
• Produce Quick Start Guide (1–2 pages) for in-box printing.
• Develop training materials including slide decks and videos for operators and internal teams.
• Prepare Pre-Dive / Post-Dive Safety Checklist and related documentation.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations SMEs to translate specs into clear docs.

Job description

About BeeX

BeeX is building the world's most advanced Hovering Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (HAUVs).

BeeX specialises in providing autonomous robotics solutions to safeguard underwater infrastructure in the maritime, energy and defense sectors, reducing over 90% of carbon emissions. We are pioneering Autonomous Robotics-as-a-Service (ARaaS) on a global scale, supported by decades of operational experiences in harsh waters. With unprecedented efficiency, we strive to provide our customers with a one-point solution for asset integrity management -- protecting assets they value, making sure they stay safe.

Why Join Now

The industries we serve need new ways to overcome their current challenges, and BeeX sees the opportunity in delivering exactly that, right now. Creating anything new is very hard, and we need outstanding people.

At BeeX, everyone is dependent; united by enthusiasm for bold innovation. Our multi-disciplinary team thrives in dynamic environments, driving transformative advancements globally. Join us to make a meaningful impact on the world!

Your progress at BeeX depends largely on you, not some arbitrary corporate ladder. You will be exposed to different aspects of Deeptech, from design to commercialisation. Join us to make a meaningful impact on the world!

Your Role

We are currently preparing to launch a new underwater vehicle. We need an experienced technical writer to create the end-user manual and training materials that will ship with the product and support our customer onboarding and internal support teams.

You’ll work directly with our engineering and operations team to translate technical specs, product functionality and dive workflow, into clear, accurate, easy-to-follow documentation for operators on the customers’ teams.

Scope of Work / Deliverables

1. User / Owner's Manual (PDF)

• Product overview and specifications
• Safety warnings and precautions
• Unboxing and what's in the box
• Setup and assembly instructions
• Charging and battery care
• Operation: powering on/off, controls, diving procedures
• Maintenance, cleaning, and storage
• Troubleshooting / FAQ
• Warranty and compliance information

2. Quick Start Guide

• Condensed 1 - 2 pages version for in-box printing

3. Training Materials

• Slide deck with videos as needed
• For new operators from customers, distributors, and internal teams

4. Pre-Dive / Post-Dive Safety Checklist

• Short-form operational checklist for safe use

What We’ll Provide

• Engineering specifications and CAD renders
• Existing internal notes/drafts
• Access to a subject matter expert (SME) on our team for questions/interviews
• Access to the product in workshop and field scenarios to obtain product photos and video footage
• Brand style guide

Requirements

• Proven experience writing user manuals or instructional guides for physical/hardware products (consumer electronics, marine, robotics, or similar preferred)
• Ability to translate technical/engineering input into clear, non-technical language
• Strong portfolio of similar work (please share samples)
• Comfortable working from source material and interviewing SMEs directly
• Experience with [Word / Google Docs / InDesign / Figma — specify tools]

Nice to have

• Background in marine robotics, ROV, drone, or outdoor/adventure gear documentation
• Instructional design or e-learning experience