Hybrid Senior Technical Writer - Aerospace Hardware Docs

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Flexible hybrid work

Generous PTO

Job summary

Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems (AES) in Redmond, WA, is seeking a Senior or Principal Level Technical Writer to join our Engineering Services Team. This hybrid/on-site role offers flexibility to work from home two to three days per week.

You will convert complex technical concepts into clear manuals and documents, including CMMs, SBs, SILs, and user guides, supporting multiple product lines for aerospace hardware and software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Technical Communications, Human-Centered Design Engineering, English, or similar.
• Two 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.
• Technical Learning: picks up on technical concepts quickly and learns new skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication with strong customer focus.

Responsibilities

• Write and edit technical content in Simplified Technical English (STE) for hardware and software products.
• Research and translate technical information for both nontechnical and technical users.
• Use and enforce established documentation standards and guidelines.
• Produce deliverables that conform to documentation standards.
• Review others’ work for completeness and accuracy.
• Manage projects with little oversight and engage support when needed.
• Conduct SME interviews to gather content for deliverables.
• Participate in staff meetings and internal initiatives.

Skills

Technical Writing

Learning agility

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Technical Communications or related

Tools

FrameMaker

Adobe Creative Cloud

DITA/HTML/CSS

Job description

Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems (AES) in Redmond, WA, is seeking a Senior or Principal Level Technical Writer to join our Engineering Services Team. This hybrid/on-site role offers flexibility to work from home two to three days per week.

You will convert complex technical concepts into clear manuals and documents, including CMMs, SBs, SILs, and user guides, supporting multiple product lines for aerospace hardware and software.