Lead Technical Writer — SATCOM Modem Systems

Comtech Telecommunications Corp.; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Comtech Telecommunications Corp. in Chandler, AZ is seeking a Senior Technical Writer to lead the documentation strategy for advanced satellite modem systems and related software platforms.

You will author and govern hardware manuals, installation guides, API references, and troubleshooting workflows, collaborating with engineering and product teams while ensuring compliance with MIL-STD and defense standards. On-site role with DoD clearance preferred.

Qualifications

• Advanced expertise in hardware concepts and satellite networking.
• Proficient in MadCap Falare, FrameMaker, XML/DITA, Visio, Illustrator.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end documentation roadmap for multiple product lines.
• Develop, edit, and govern hardware manuals, installation guides, API references, and workflows.
• Collaborate with systems architects, hardware engineers, software developers, product managers, and test teams.
• Produce technical illustrations, network topologies, diagrams, and wiring schematics to support procedures.

Skills

Hardware concepts

RF/L-band concepts

Satellite networking

IP routing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Technical Communications, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

MadCap Falare

FrameMaker

XML/DITA

Visio

Illustrator

Job description

Comtech Telecommunications Corp. in Chandler, AZ is seeking a Senior Technical Writer to lead the documentation strategy for advanced satellite modem systems and related software platforms.

You will author and govern hardware manuals, installation guides, API references, and troubleshooting workflows, collaborating with engineering and product teams while ensuring compliance with MIL-STD and defense standards. On-site role with DoD clearance preferred.