Aerospace Technical Writer for Hardware Manuals (Hybrid)

Astronics Corporation; Redmond (WA); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly Profit Sharing Bonus

Job summary

Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems (AES) in Redmond, WA is seeking a Technical Writer to join our Engineering Services Team. The hybrid/on-site role supports multiple product lines and focuses on transforming complex concepts into clear content for CMMs, SBs, SILs, and user manuals.

Ideal candidates bring aerospace documentation experience and a background in hardware documentation. You will work with SMEs, adhere to industry standards, and contribute to quality content across programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Technical Communications, Human-Centered Design Engineering, English, or similar.
• Two (2) or more years of experience as a technical writer.
• Experience writing content that complies with ATA100, iSpec2200, or S1000D specifications for an Aerospace company a plus.
• Knowledge of markup languages, such as DITA, HTML, or CSS, a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills; strong time management and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Write and edit technical content in Simplified Technical English (STE) for hardware and software products.
• Research and translate technical information for nontechnical and technical users.
• Enforce established standards for documentation and review others’ work for accuracy.
• Manage projects with minimal oversight and proactively seek needed support.
• Interview SMEs to gather content for deliverables.
• Participate in staff meetings and internal initiatives.

Job description

Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems (AES) in Redmond, WA is seeking a Technical Writer to join our Engineering Services Team. The hybrid/on-site role supports multiple product lines and focuses on transforming complex concepts into clear content for CMMs, SBs, SILs, and user manuals.

Ideal candidates bring aerospace documentation experience and a background in hardware documentation. You will work with SMEs, adhere to industry standards, and contribute to quality content across programs.