Hybrid Aerospace Technical Writer - CMM/SB Manuals

Astronics-; Kirkland (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) is seeking a Technical Writer to join the Engineering Services Team in Redmond, WA. This hybrid/on-site role offers 2-3 days remote work weekly and focuses on producing clear hardware and software documentation for aerospace products.

The writer will create CMMs, SBs, SILs, user manuals, and other customer-facing documents, collaborating with SMEs and enforcing standards while advancing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

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 oral communications skills
• Attention to detail with ability to balance accuracy and productivity
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently
• Experience interviewing SMEs to gather content

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
• Use and enforce established standards for documentation and compliance
• Produce content that conforms to documentation standards
• Review colleagues' work for completeness and accuracy
• Manage projects with minimal supervision
• Interview SMEs to gather content
• Participate in staff meetings and department initiatives

Skills

Technical Writing

Aerospace Industry Knowledge

Markup Languages

Microsoft Office

FrameMaker

Adobe Creative Cloud

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Technical Communications/English or related field

Tools

DITA/HTML/CSS

Adobe FrameMaker

Adobe Creative Cloud

Microsoft Office

Job description

Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems (AES) is seeking a Technical Writer to join the Engineering Services Team in Redmond, WA. This hybrid/on-site role offers 2-3 days remote work weekly and focuses on producing clear hardware and software documentation for aerospace products.

The writer will create CMMs, SBs, SILs, user manuals, and other customer-facing documents, collaborating with SMEs and enforcing standards while advancing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.