Technical Writer – Aerospace Motion Systems (Fri Off)

Ideal Aerosmith Inc.; North Dakota; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Every other Friday off

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Ideal Aerosmith Inc. is seeking a Technical Writer to develop, organize, and maintain technical documentation for motion test and simulation systems.

You will translate complex information into clear manuals for internal teams and customers, supporting assembly, testing, installation, operation, maintenance, and support. Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, software, and test engineers to ensure accurate reflections of system functionality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Technical Communication, Engineering, Physical Science, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• 5+ years of technical writing or technical documentation experience in an engineering or technical environment.
• Experience developing technical manuals, procedures, work instructions, or similar documentation.
• Familiarity with machinery, electronics, software, or complex technical systems preferred.
• Experience working with engineers and other technical subject matter experts.
• Experience with document management and revision control preferred.
• Ability to work independently and manage documentation projects through completion.
• Ability to travel (domestic and internationally) and obtain a passport.
• Due to federal contract requirements applicable to this position, candidates must be U.S. citizens.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain system, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, installation, and service manuals for motion test and simulation equipment.
• Create technical procedures supporting system setup, testing, operation, inspection, calibration, and maintenance.
• Translate engineering drawings, specifications, test data, software information, and technical discussions into clear, accurate documentation.
• Work closely with mechanical, electrical, software, systems, and test engineers to gather technical information and ensure documentation accurately reflects system functionality and configuration.
• Collaborate with engineering and test teams to develop test-specific procedures and supporting documentation.
• Review and update existing documentation as system designs, configurations, software, and customer requirements change.
• Identify gaps or inconsistencies in technical information and work with subject matter experts to resolve them.
• Develop and maintain consistent documentation standards, templates, formatting, and terminology across Motion Test Services.
• Maintain documentation within company databases and document management systems, including appropriate revision control.
• Support the development of engineering and manufacturing work instructions as needed.
• Develop technical reports, white papers, system descriptions, and other technical materials in collaboration with engineering and sales.
• Support documentation needs for system delivery, customer acceptance, installations, upgrades, and field service activities.

Skills

Technical writing

Documentation management

Engineer collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelors degree

Tools

Doc management systems

Job description

Ideal Aerosmith Inc. is seeking a Technical Writer to develop, organize, and maintain technical documentation for motion test and simulation systems.

You will translate complex information into clear manuals for internal teams and customers, supporting assembly, testing, installation, operation, maintenance, and support. Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, software, and test engineers to ensure accurate reflections of system functionality.