Technical Writer - Autonomous Counter-Drone Systems

Allen Control Systems; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Allen Control Systems (ACS) is a cutting-edge defense startup building an autonomous counter-drone system. We are seeking an experienced Technical Writer to translate complex robotics, computer vision, and embedded control concepts into clear, compliant documentation for operators, field users, and government customers.

You will work with engineers to produce operator manuals, system integration docs, maintenance procedures, and safety publications, including MIL-SPEC aligned materials, DoD

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of experience in technical writing, with defense/aerospace/robotics focus.
• Start-up exposure; thrives in fast-moving environments with high autonomy.
• Familiarity with DoD documentation standards, ITAR compliance, MIL-SPEC writing guidelines.
• Experience managing technical illustrations, diagrams and schematics for complex hardware.
• Proficiency in FrameMaker, MS Office Suite, Confluence, and XML editors.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Gather and document technical information on the autonomous turret platform (vision, control, robotics, embedded software).
• Create and maintain operator manuals, user guides, system integration docs, maintenance procedures, and safety docs.
• Develop DoD/MIL-SPEC government deliverables compliant with standards.
• Collaborate with engineers to document hardware assembly, wiring, and maintenance procedures.
• Support proposals with technical narratives, SOWs, and program documentation for government customers.
• Manage document version control and maintain publication consistency as the product evolves.
• Prepare and submit documentation to government agencies and program offices on schedule.

Skills

Technical writing

Defense knowledge

Startup environment

MIL-SPEC documentation

Standards familiarity

Detail-oriented

Tools

Adobe FrameMaker

MS Office Suite

Confluence

XML editors

Job description

Allen Control Systems (ACS) is a cutting-edge defense startup building an autonomous counter-drone system. We are seeking an experienced Technical Writer to translate complex robotics, computer vision, and embedded control concepts into clear, compliant documentation for operators, field users, and government customers.

You will work with engineers to produce operator manuals, system integration docs, maintenance procedures, and safety publications, including MIL-SPEC aligned materials, DoD