Lead Technical Writer
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LEAD TECHNICAL WRITER - EL SEGUNDO, CA
Skyryse's Certification & Product team is hiring for a Lead Technical Writer! We are seeking a self-starter who can own technical documentation from development through product launch while keeping cross-functional teams and key stakeholders aligned. You bring strong technical writing expertise in the aerospace industry, with experience translating complex engineering and operational information into clear, accurate documentation.
This is a full time opportunity based in El Segundo, CA.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Interact cross-functionally with engineers, project managers, pilots, and other key stakeholders to architect, create, edit, and publish technical documentation such as operating and maintenance manuals, training materials, and more
- Support documentation alignment with version control software, release systems, and Docs-as-Code workflows in order to manage overall documentation quality
- Develop clear and concise documentation to reduce the probability of future errors, working with stakeholders to understand user needs
- Gather feedback and consider all relevant data to improve existing and future documentation
- Support organizing, coordinating, and tracking documentation tasks to align with both team and company-wide goals
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors of Science degree in Communications, STEM, or other related field
- 5+ years of technical writing experience
- 2+ years of experience in the aerospace industry
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Familiarity with FAA technical publication standards, aviation documentation guidance, and industry specifications, including applicable Advisory Circulars, GAMA Guidance, and ATA specifications
- Experience working at a startup
- Product Launch / Full Lifecycle experience
- Proficiency with Git, Asciidoctor, VS Code, and Docs-as-Code authoring workflows
- Experience using Python and Ruby to support documentation automation, publishing workflows, and custom Docs-as-Code tooling
- Experience creating and editing technical illustrations from CAD/3D model data using Adobe Illustrator, SolidWorks Composer, or similar tools
- A portfolio of writing samples to review
WHY SKYRYSE?
The opportunity to change the world through improving aviation safety and accessibility
Salary: $140,000 - $170,000 depending on experience
Valuable stock option plan
Heavily subsidized medical, dental and vision plans
Full-time employees are eligible for 20 days of paid time off (PTO) and 5 sick days annually. PTO and sick days must be used in accordance with Company policy.
A company with an ambitious vision, a dynamic work environment, and a team of smart, motivated, and fun to work-with colleagues!
The posted salary range reflects the potential base pay for this role, adjusted to account for varying geographic markets. Final compensation will be based on factors such as your location, job-related skills, experience, and internal alignment, including equity and benefits.
WE WELCOME ALL Skyryse is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
NO AGENCY CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED.
About Skyryse
Private aviation hardware and software company developing automated flight-control systems for civilian and military aircraft operators.
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