Technical Writer

Alta Ares; Paris (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Alta Ares is seeking a Technical Writer to own the documentation of our product suite — manuals, user guides, interface specifications, and operational references for military operators and institutional clients. This role requires translating complex engineering content into clear, actionable materials used under pressure in live exercises and demonstrations.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Product, and Pre & Post Sales to ensure accurate, structured, and multilingual documentation

Job description

About Alta Ares

Alta Ares is an air defense Neoprime. We build AI-guided interceptors to counter drones and cruise missiles, along with the software platform that powers them. Our customers are NATO-aligned militaries and defense institutions, and our systems are regularly deployed during live exercises and operational demonstrations across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Founded in 2024, we have grown to 90 people, raised over $60M, and increased revenue 40× this year. We are now entering a new phase of international expansion, industrial scaling, fundraising, and product development.

Role & Mission

As Technical Writer, you will own the documentation of Alta Ares' product suite — producing the manuals, user guides, interface specifications, and operational references that enable military operators, system integrators, and institutional clients to deploy and use Alta Ares' platforms with confidence. In defence, documentation is not a nice-to-have. A military operator in a contested environment cannot call the helpdesk. A procurement officer reviewing an acceptance package expects documentation that is precise, complete, and unambiguous. Your work is the last line of clarity between a complex, cutting-edge system and the person who has to operate it under pressure. You will work closely with Engineering, Product, and the Pre & Post Sales team — translating deeply technical content into structured, accessible, operationally relevant documentation. This is a high-craft, high-ownership role in a company where the quality of your writing directly affects operational outcomes.

Product Documentation — User Guides & Operator Manuals

Own the full suite of end-user documentation for Alta Ares' product portfolio: operator manuals, quick-start guides, field reference cards, and system overviews

Write clear, structured, and operationally grounded documentation for military end-users — adapting tone, level of detail, and format to the audience (drone operator, system administrator, field commander)

Develop and maintain documentation for each product line: ISR module, C-UAS platform, MLOps stack, GCS interface, and ground equipment

Produce multilingual documentation in English and French — ensuring accuracy and consistency across both versions

Maintain a versioned documentation library aligned with each product release and firmware update

Interface & System Specifications

Document software interfaces, system architectures, and hardware integration specifications in collaboration with Engineering

Produce interface control documents (ICDs), system description documents (SDDs), and integration guides for system integrators and institutional clients

Translate engineering schematics, API references, and architecture diagrams into human-readable specifications accessible to non-specialist audiences

Maintain up-to-date configuration guides, parameter references, and software release notes for each product version

Support the Engineering team in documenting internal technical standards and development guidelines

Operational & Field Documentation

Develop field-ready documentation adapted to operational environments: laminated quick-reference cards, checklists, and compact field guides

Produce pre-flight checklists, maintenance procedures, and troubleshooting guides for UAV platforms and C-UAS systems

Create training materials and operational scenario guides for use during client onboarding, field demonstrations, and exercises

Ensure all field documentation meets the usability requirements of military audiences: clear hierarchy, unambiguous language, and actionable step-by-step instructions

Documentation Lifecycle & Quality Management

Own the documentation lifecycle end-to-end: planning, drafting, review, validation, versioning, and publication

Establish and enforce documentation standards across Alta Ares: style guide, terminology glossary, formatting conventions, and review processes

Coordinate review cycles with Engineering, Product, and Pre & Post Sales teams — ensuring technical accuracy before publication

Manage the documentation repository in Notion and ensure all documents are findable, versioned, and access-controlled appropriately

Track and incorporate feedback from field deployments, client reviews, and post-sales observations into documentation updates

Client-Facing Delivery Documentation

Produce documentation packages for client deliverables: acceptance test procedures, delivery dossiers, and contractual documentation requirements

Support the preparation of responses to RFP documentation requirements and compliance matrices

Contribute to the development of training packages for institutional clients and partner integrators

Ensure client-facing documentation meets applicable defence documentation standards and contractual specifications

Candidate Profile - Experience

Experience 3–5 years of experience in technical writing — with a strong focus on product documentation, user manuals, or operational guides Prior experience docume