Senior Technical Writer - Aerospace & UAS Documentation

Zone5Technologies; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Four weeks of paid time off

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

Twelve annual company holidays

Job summary

Zone5Technologies in San Luis Obispo is searching for a Senior Technical Writer to develop documentation for their innovative unmanned aircraft systems. The role requires collaboration with engineers and a strong background in technical writing to translate complex concepts into clear materials.

Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and 5–8 years of experience in technical writing, particularly in the aerospace or defense sectors. The position features a competitive salary range of $96,000 to $127,000 and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in technical writing, preferably in aerospace or defense.
• Ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly.
• Experience conforming to a style guide.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain technical documentation for unmanned aerial systems.
• Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to ensure accuracy.
• Translate engineering data into user-friendly materials.

Skills

Technical writing

Communication

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Proficiency in MadCap Flare

Experience with CAD models

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Technical Communication or related field

Tools

MadCap Flare

Git

Visio

Photoshop

Illustrator

Job description

Zone5Technologies in San Luis Obispo is searching for a Senior Technical Writer to develop documentation for their innovative unmanned aircraft systems. The role requires collaboration with engineers and a strong background in technical writing to translate complex concepts into clear materials.

Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and 5–8 years of experience in technical writing, particularly in the aerospace or defense sectors. The position features a competitive salary range of $96,000 to $127,000 and comprehensive benefits.