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Job Description
A collaborative Technical Writer will support the documentation needs of space avionics products by working closely with Systems Engineers to develop clear, accurate, and user-friendly technical content.
Responsibilities
Create and maintain user guides, technical manuals, and product documentation for avionics hardware and systems.Collaborate directly with Systems Engineers to capture design intent, test procedures, and engineering concepts.Format and structure documents to meet internal standards and customer requirements.Draft and revise test procedures, requirements documents, and engineering reports.Organize and manage documentation for articles, assemblies, and subsystems.Ensure consistency, clarity, and compliance with aerospace documentation standards.Essential Skills
Technical writing and documentation skills.Proficiency in creating user guides, technical manuals, and product documentation.Experience with space avionics systems and defense aerospace standards.Strong writing and editing skills.Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially MS Word, and Adobe Creative Suite, including Adobe Acrobat Pro.Familiarity with document control and technical specifications.Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience in technical writing, preferably in aerospace, defense, or electronics manufacturing.Ability to interpret and translate complex engineering concepts into clear documentation.Familiarity with requirements management and test documentation.Experience with tools such as Confluence and SOPs.Work Environment
The work environment is a small site with office space, assembly, and lab areas. The office is located in a modest building within a small business park, close to Maxar Technologies. The company is a space avionics and sensor systems organization with a customer base in commercial, space, and defense markets. Founded in Pasadena, California in 2001, the company is involved in developing, manufacturing, and testing video systems integrated into satellites, rockets, and spacecrafts. The work revolves around the total success of missions, contributing to major space missions from the Space Shuttle to Artemis, with over 150 successful missions. The team enjoys a family feel but benefits from the financial backing of a larger organization with a strong funding pipeline for programs and projects over the next five years.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Pasadena, California.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $42.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Pasadena,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 12, 2025.
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