Aerospace Mission Operations Technical Writer

Venturi Astrolab, Inc.; Hawthorne, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity ownership

Health benefits

401(k) plan with match

Flexible PTO

Home office reimbursement

Lunch stipend

On-site social hour

Job summary

Venturi Astrolab, Inc. is seeking a Mission Operations Technical Writer in Hawthorne, California to develop and manage critical mission operation documents.

The role requires translating complex technical concepts into clear procedures, flight rules, and manuals, liaising with flight controllers, engineers, and program managers. The position emphasizes strong systems thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to operate in high-tempo, mission-critical environments under the supervision of

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in technical writing, process planning, technical documentation, or a related field.
• Experience developing technical documentation and collaborating with technical subject matter experts.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Develop, edit, maintain, and validate mission operations documentation, including procedures and manuals.
• Create and maintain mission timelines and workflows.
• Ensure documentation aligns with requirements, design specs, and verification data.
• Support mission rehearsals, simulations, certification activities, and readiness through documentation updates.
• Collaborate with engineers, mission planners, flight operations, cybersecurity, and other SMEs.
• Manage document lifecycle: reviews, approvals, publication, version control, and configuration management.
• Evaluate documentation processes and suggest improvements for consistency and efficiency.
• Develop technical illustrations, templates, and standardized docs to improve usability.

Job description

Venturi Astrolab, Inc. is seeking a Mission Operations Technical Writer in Hawthorne, California to develop and manage critical mission operation documents.

The role requires translating complex technical concepts into clear procedures, flight rules, and manuals, liaising with flight controllers, engineers, and program managers. The position emphasizes strong systems thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to operate in high-tempo, mission-critical environments under the supervision of