Technical Writer — Autonomous Surface Vessel Documentation

Saronic; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Saronic is seeking a Technical Writer to develop clear, comprehensive documentation for our autonomous surface vessels. You will work closely with engineers and product teams to translate complex specifications into user manuals, system guides, and API docs.

Focus areas include maintaining DoD-compliant documentation, applying docs-as-code practices, and staying current with evolving tech trends. A proactive, collaborative writer with strong editing skills will thrive in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience writing technical documentation for complex systems.
• Ability to translate technical concepts into clear user guides.
• Proven editing and proofreading skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Create user manuals, system manuals, and technical guides for autonomous vessels.
• Collaborate with engineers and designers to gather specs and maintain documentation.
• Translate complex concepts into accessible content for target audiences.
• Keep docs up-to-date with project timelines and product changes.
• Ensure compliance with DoD regulations and industry standards.

Skills

Technical writing

Editing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing or related field

Tools

Markdown

Nunjucks templating

Version control

Job description

Saronic is seeking a Technical Writer to develop clear, comprehensive documentation for our autonomous surface vessels. You will work closely with engineers and product teams to translate complex specifications into user manuals, system guides, and API docs.

Focus areas include maintaining DoD-compliant documentation, applying docs-as-code practices, and staying current with evolving tech trends. A proactive, collaborative writer with strong editing skills will thrive in this role.