Technical Writer - Defense Robotics & DoD Standards

Allen Control Systems; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Allen Control Systems, a defense startup in Austin, Texas, is looking for an experienced Technical Writer. In this role, you will develop, organize, and maintain technical documentation for their autonomous counter-drone system. Responsibilities include creating user manuals and ensuring compliance with DoD standards. Ideal candidates will have 3-7 years of technical writing experience, familiarity with military specifications, and proficiency in documentation tools such as Adobe FrameMaker and MS Office Suite. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of experience in technical writing, focusing on defense, aerospace, robotics, or hardware systems.
• Start-up exposure: comfortable working in a fast-moving environment.
• Experience managing technical illustrations and diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Gather and document technical information on autonomous turret platform.
• Create and maintain operator manuals, user guides, and safety documentation.
• Develop government-facing deliverables compliant with DoD standards.

Skills

Technical writing

Familiarity with DoD documentation standards

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Experience with tight deadlines

Tools

Adobe FrameMaker

MS Office Suite

Confluence

XML editors

Job description

Allen Control Systems, a defense startup in Austin, Texas, is looking for an experienced Technical Writer. In this role, you will develop, organize, and maintain technical documentation for their autonomous counter-drone system. Responsibilities include creating user manuals and ensuring compliance with DoD standards. Ideal candidates will have 3-7 years of technical writing experience, familiarity with military specifications, and proficiency in documentation tools such as Adobe FrameMaker and MS Office Suite. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits including health insurance and paid time off.