Technical Writer

Actalent; Baltimore (MD); Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and science services firm is seeking a skilled Technical Writer to support documentation efforts in the aviation sector. You will develop and maintain SOPs, write change reports, and translate engineering concepts into clear documentation. Excellent communication skills and familiarity with FAA regulations are required. This fully remote position offers competitive pay ranging from $35.00 to $52.00 an hour.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Short and long-term disability

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Technical Writer in the aviation/aerospace industry.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
• Excellent written communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain SOPs and technical documentation for electrical systems.
• Write change reports for component substitutions.
• Translate complex engineering concepts into clear documentation.

Skills

Technical Writing

Electrical Schematics Interpretation

FAA Regulations Familiarity

Organizational Skills

Written Communication

Job description

Aerospace Electronics Technical Writer - 100% Remote

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Writer with a strong electrical engineering and aviation experience to support documentation efforts for a new product line in the aviation sector. This role is critical to the successful certification and deployment of aviation electronics.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and technical documentation for electrical systems.
• Write change reports for component substitutions (e.g., PCB component replacements due to supply chain constraints).
• Translate complex engineering concepts into clear, concise documentation for internal and regulatory use.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to gather technical data and ensure accuracy.
• Interpret and incorporate electrical schematics, circuit board layouts, and low-voltage motor specifications.
• Ensure documentation complies with FAA and aerospace industry standards.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Technical Writer in the aviation/aerospace industry.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
• Familiarity with FAA regulations and aerospace documentation standards.
• Excellent written communication and organizational skills.
• Prior work on Boeing aircraft programs is highly preferred
• Experience documenting new product introductions in regulated environments.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $52.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 17, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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