Lead Technical Writer

Skyryse; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical, dental and vision plans

PTO & Sick days

Job summary

Skyryse in El Segundo, CA, seeks a Lead Technical Writer to own documentation from development to product launch. You’ll translate complex engineering data into clear manuals and training materials, partnering with engineers, pilots, and product teams.

This full-time role emphasizes aerospace standards and cross-functional collaboration. You will drive documentation quality, support versioned publishing workflows, and contribute to a scalable Docs-as-Code ecosystem using Git, Asciidoctor, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, STEM, or related field.
• 5+ years of technical writing experience in aerospace or related industry.
• 2+ years in the aerospace sector.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat.

Responsibilities

• Architect, create, edit, and publish technical documentation such as operating and maintenance manuals and training materials.
• Support docs workflows with version control and Docs-as-Code tooling.
• Develop clear docs to reduce errors and meet user needs.
• Gather feedback to improve existing and future documentation.
• Coordinate and track documentation tasks to align with team goals.

Skills

Technical writing

Aerospace industry

Docs-as-Code

Git

Python/Ruby for docs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, STEM, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Adobe Acrobat

VS Code

Asciidoctor

Job description

We’re on a mission to make the skies safe and accessible for everyone. Our technology gives pilots greater control by simplifying the management of any aircraft during standard flight operations, inclement weather, and emergencies.Our SkyOS solution, rigorously and relentlessly developed by skilled and dedicated Skyrysers, is the key to unlocking this unbounded future. Our technology, combined with our commitment to saving lives and our passion for aviation, will empower everyone to experience the joy and freedom of flight.

LEAD TECHNICAL WRITER - EL SEGUNDO, CA

Skyryse's Certification & Product team is hiring for a Lead Technical Writer! We are seeking a self-starter who can own technical documentation from development through product launch while keeping cross-functional teams and key stakeholders aligned. You bring strong technical writing expertise in the aerospace industry, with experience translating complex engineering and operational information into clear, accurate documentation.

This is a full time opportunity based in El Segundo, CA.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interact cross-functionally with engineers, project managers, pilots, and other key stakeholders to architect, create, edit, and publish technical documentation such as operating and maintenance manuals, training materials, and more
• Support documentation alignment with version control software, release systems, and Docs-as-Code workflows in order to manage overall documentation quality
• Develop clear and concise documentation to reduce the probability of future errors, working with stakeholders to understand user needs
• Gather feedback and consider all relevant data to improve existing and future documentation
• Support organizing, coordinating, and tracking documentation tasks to align with both team and company-wide goals

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors of Science degree in Communications, STEM, or other related field
• 5+ years of technical writing experience
• 2+ years of experience in the aerospace industry
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Familiarity with FAA technical publication standards, aviation documentation guidance, and industry specifications, including applicable Advisory Circulars, GAMA Guidance, and ATA specifications
• Experience working at a startup
• Product Launch / Full Lifecycle experience
• Proficiency with Git, Asciidoctor, VS Code, and Docs-as-Code authoring workflows
• Experience using Python and Ruby to support documentation automation, publishing workflows, and custom Docs-as-Code tooling
• Experience creating and editing technical illustrations from CAD/3D model data using Adobe Illustrator, SolidWorks Composer, or similar tools
• A portfolio of writing samples to review

WHY SKYRYSE?

• The opportunity to change the world through improving aviation safety and accessibility
• Salary: $140,000 - $170,000 depending on experience
• Valuable stock option plan
• Heavily subsidized medical, dental and vision plans
• Full-time employees are eligible for 20 days of paid time off (PTO) and 5 sick days annually. PTO and sick days must be used in accordance with Company policy.
• A company with an ambitious vision, a dynamic work environment, and a team of smart, motivated, and fun to work-with colleagues!

The posted salary range reflects the potential base pay for this role, adjusted to account for varying geographic markets. Final compensation will be based on factors such as your location, job-related skills, experience, and internal alignment, including equity and benefits.

WE WELCOME ALLSkyryse is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.