Aerospace Technical Writer — Hardware Manuals (Hybrid)

Astronics; Redmond (WA); Hybrid; USD 82,656,000 - 126,739,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Quarterly profit sharing

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems (AES) in Redmond, WA, is seeking a Technical Writer to join the Engineering Services Team. This hybrid/on-site position focuses on transforming complex technical concepts into clear user manuals, CMMs, SBs, and SILs for aerospace products.

The role requires experience with STE, aerospace documentation standards, and strong collaboration with SMEs. Hybrid work, competitive benefits, and a quarterly profit-sharing bonus are offered.

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.

Responsibilities

• Write and edit technical content in Simplified Technical English (STE) for hardware and software products.
• Interview SMEs to gather content for deliverables.
• Research and translate technical information for nontechnical and technical users.
• Enforce established standards for documentation and compliance.
• Produce deliverables that conform to established standards for documentation.
• Review work of others for completeness, accuracy, and adherence to established standards.

Skills

STE content writing

Technical learning

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Technical Communications / related

Tools

DITA

HTML

CSS

FrameMaker

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems (AES) in Redmond, WA, is seeking a Technical Writer to join the Engineering Services Team. This hybrid/on-site position focuses on transforming complex technical concepts into clear user manuals, CMMs, SBs, and SILs for aerospace products.

The role requires experience with STE, aerospace documentation standards, and strong collaboration with SMEs. Hybrid work, competitive benefits, and a quarterly profit-sharing bonus are offered.