Aerospace Technical Writer - Remote/Hybrid Motion Systems

Ideal Aerosmith; Grand Forks (ND); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Every other Friday off

Job summary

Ideal Aerosmith is hiring a Technical Writer to develop and maintain manuals and procedures for motion test and simulation systems. You will translate complex engineering data into clear documentation and work with engineers across disciplines to ensure accuracy.

The role supports installation, operation, maintenance, and service activities, with travel required and a strong emphasis on consistent documentation standards and revision control.

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.
• U.S. citizenship due to federal contract requirements.

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 accurately reflects system functionality and configuration.
• 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 management

Engineering drawings

Cross-functional teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Document management systems

Revision control

Job description

Ideal Aerosmith is hiring a Technical Writer to develop and maintain manuals and procedures for motion test and simulation systems. You will translate complex engineering data into clear documentation and work with engineers across disciplines to ensure accuracy.

The role supports installation, operation, maintenance, and service activities, with travel required and a strong emphasis on consistent documentation standards and revision control.