Aerospace Technical Writer: Clear Manuals, SOPs & Specs

Platform Aerospace; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Platform Aerospace in Hollywood, MD, US requires a Technical Writer to deliver clear and accurate documentation across Engineering, Program Management, Operations, and Production. You will translate complex technical information into user-friendly manuals, SOPs, and installation guides, collaborating with SMEs to ensure compliance with aerospace standards.

The role demands strong writing, editing, and verbal communication skills, plus proficiency in MS Office and Adobe Creative Cloud.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Technical Writing, STEM, or a related field.
• 2-5 years of technical writing experience, or 6 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Excellent written, editing, proofreading, and verbal communication skills. Writing samples may be requested during the selection process.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
• Ability and willingness to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Basic understanding of engineering, quality assurance, and project management concepts.
• Ability to develop vector graphics, diagrams, and illustrations to support technical instructions.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable content for diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Create, review, and maintain technical documentation, including user manuals, specifications, reports, SOPs, work instructions, and related materials.
• Translate complex engineering and technical concepts into clear, concise documentation for a variety of audiences.
• Apply effective communication and interviewing skills to collect information from internal and external stakeholders to support documentation efforts.
• Conduct research as needed to gain a deeper understanding of technical, operational, or proposal-related subject matter.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and subject matter experts to develop technical specifications, SOPs, installation manuals, operating manuals, and product documentation.
• Develop and maintain a documentation repository and content directory, ensuring proper version control, accessibility, and document accuracy.
• Ensure all written materials are grammatically correct, technically accurate, and maintain a consistent style and tone.
• Identify and implement best practices to improve documentation processes, usability, and efficiency.
• Solicit and incorporate stakeholder feedback to continually improve documentation quality.
• Support audits, quality initiatives, and documentation reviews as required.
• Perform other duties as necessary and/or required.

Skills

Technical writing

Editing

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/Technical Writing/STEM

Tools

Illustrator

InDesign

MS Office

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

Platform Aerospace in Hollywood, MD, US requires a Technical Writer to deliver clear and accurate documentation across Engineering, Program Management, Operations, and Production. You will translate complex technical information into user-friendly manuals, SOPs, and installation guides, collaborating with SMEs to ensure compliance with aerospace standards.

The role demands strong writing, editing, and verbal communication skills, plus proficiency in MS Office and Adobe Creative Cloud.