Aerospace Technical Writer - Remote/Hybrid

Ideal Aerosmith Inc.; Grand Forks (ND); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Every other Friday off

Job summary

Ideal Aerosmith Inc. is seeking an experienced Technical Writer to create and maintain manuals for motion test and simulation systems. You will translate complex engineering data into clear documentation and work with engineers to ensure accuracy throughout the product lifecycle.

The role requires strong writing, editing, and collaboration skills, with a focus on precise procedures, templates, and revision control. On-site or hybrid work options are available at our Grand Forks headquarters, ND.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Technical Communication, Engineering, Physical Science, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• 5+ years of technical writing or technical documentation experience in an engineering or technical environment.
• Experience developing technical manuals, procedures, work instructions, or similar documentation.
• Familiarity with machinery, electronics, software, or complex technical systems preferred.
• Experience working with engineers and other technical subject matter experts.
• Experience with document management and revision control preferred.
• Ability to work independently and manage documentation projects through completion.
• Ability to travel (domestic and internationally) and obtain a passport.
• Due to federal contract requirements applicable to this position, candidates must be U.S. citizens.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain system, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, installation, and service manuals for motion test and simulation equipment.
• Create technical procedures supporting system setup, testing, operation, inspection, calibration, and maintenance.
• Translate engineering drawings, specifications, test data, software information, and technical discussions into clear, accurate documentation.
• Work closely with mechanical, electrical, software, systems, and test engineers to gather technical information and ensure documentation reflects system functionality.
• Collaborate with engineering and test teams to develop test-specific procedures and supporting documentation.
• Review and update existing documentation as system designs, configurations, software, and customer requirements change.
• Identify gaps or inconsistencies in technical information and work with subject matter experts to resolve them.
• Develop and maintain consistent documentation standards, templates, formatting, and terminology across Motion Test Services.
• Maintain documentation within company databases and document management systems, including appropriate revision control.
• Support the development of engineering and manufacturing work instructions as needed.
• Develop technical reports, white papers, system descriptions, and other technical materials in collaboration with engineering and sales.
• Support documentation needs for system delivery, customer acceptance, installations, upgrades, and field service activities.

Skills

Technical writing

Editing

Documentation

Schematic interpretation

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Technical Communication, Engineering, Physical Science, or a related field

Tools

Document management systems

Revision control systems

Job description

Ideal Aerosmith Inc. is seeking an experienced Technical Writer to create and maintain manuals for motion test and simulation systems. You will translate complex engineering data into clear documentation and work with engineers to ensure accuracy throughout the product lifecycle.

The role requires strong writing, editing, and collaboration skills, with a focus on precise procedures, templates, and revision control. On-site or hybrid work options are available at our Grand Forks headquarters, ND.