Maritime Maintenance Documentation Specialist

Saronic Technologies Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision

Time Off

Parental Leave

Competitive Salary

401(k) Plan

Stock Options

Life & Disability Insurance

Pet Insurance

Free lunch & snacks

Job summary

Saronic Technologies is seeking a Technical Writer to create clear, concise documentation for autonomous surface vessels. You will collaborate with engineers to translate complex hardware and software concepts into end-user guides, service manuals, and development docs while ensuring compliance with DoD standards.

We value strong writing, editing, and organizational skills, experience with docs-as-code, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, defense-industry environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience as a Technical Writer in a tech environment or defense industry.
• Willingness to travel is a plus.
• Experience documenting complex hardware and software platforms is a plus.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Proficient with version control systems and front-end development.
• Familiarity with docs as code, markdown, Javascript, CSS, and Nunjucks templating is a plus.
• Familiarity with DoD standards and regulations related to technical documentation is a plus.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Excellent communication skills and cross-functional collaboration.
• Proactive and self-motivated; ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to gather information and understand technical specifications and requirements.
• Create and maintain technical maintenance documentation, including service manuals, work instructions, service support, etc.
• Build writing processes and strategies with an eye to scale.
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear documentation that is easy for end-users to understand.
• Ensure that all documentation adheres to industry standards and DoD regulations and guidelines.
• Review and edit documentation for accuracy, consistency, and clarity, ensuring it meets the needs of our target audience.
• Plan, track, and coordinate documentation projects across necessary teams to meet deadlines.
• Continuously update and improve existing documentation based on feedback from users, stakeholders, and internal teams.

Skills

Technical writing

Clear communication

Editing & proofreading

Collaboration with engineers

Independent initiative

Education

Bachelor's degree in English, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Version control systems

Front-end development

Markdown

Javascript

CSS

Nunjucks templating

Job description

Saronic Technologies is seeking a Technical Writer to create clear, concise documentation for autonomous surface vessels. You will collaborate with engineers to translate complex hardware and software concepts into end-user guides, service manuals, and development docs while ensuring compliance with DoD standards.

We value strong writing, editing, and organizational skills, experience with docs-as-code, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, defense-industry environment.