Technical Writer for Maritime Autonomy Documentation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

PTO & Holidays

Parental Leave

Competitive Salary

401(k) plan with company match

Stock Options

Life and Disability Insurance

Pet Insurance

Free lunch & unlimited drinks

Job summary

Saronic Technologies seeks a Technical Writer to create clear documentation for autonomous surface vessels. You will gather specs with engineers, translate complex technical concepts, and produce service manuals and user guides that meet industry and DoD guidelines.

The role emphasizes collaboration, attention to detail, and scalable writing processes. Travel is a plus, and experience with hardware/software platforms is beneficial for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in English, Engineering, or related field.
• Proven Technical Writer experience in tech or defense domains.
• Willingness to travel is a plus.
• Experience documenting complex hardware and software platforms is a plus.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with clear communication.
• Proficient with version control systems and front-end development.
• Familiarity with Markdown, Javascript, CSS, and Nunjucks templating is beneficial.
• Knowledge of DoD standards for documentation is a plus.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Strong collaboration and self-motivation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to gather information and understand technical specifications.
• Create and maintain technical maintenance documentation including service manuals and work instructions.
• Build writing processes and strategies with scale in mind.
• Translate complex concepts into clear, accessible documentation for end-users.
• Ensure documentation meets industry standards and relevant regulations.
• Review and edit documentation for accuracy and clarity.
• Plan, track, and coordinate documentation projects across teams to meet deadlines.
• Continuously update existing documentation based on user and stakeholder feedback.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Proofreading

Communication

Independent work

Version control

Frontend basics

Docs as code

Markdown

Nunjucks templating

Education

Bachelor's degree in English, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Version control systems

Frontend development basics

Docs as code tooling

Job description

Saronic Technologies seeks a Technical Writer to create clear documentation for autonomous surface vessels. You will gather specs with engineers, translate complex technical concepts, and produce service manuals and user guides that meet industry and DoD guidelines.

The role emphasizes collaboration, attention to detail, and scalable writing processes. Travel is a plus, and experience with hardware/software platforms is beneficial for success.