Senior Technical Writer, User Guides

Saronic Saronic · Defense · Austin, TX · Operations

This role is for a Senior Technical Writer to create user guides for autonomous surface vessels. The writer will translate complex technical concepts into clear documentation, collaborate with engineers, and ensure adherence to industry standards and DoD regulations. Familiarity with docs-as-code, markdown, Javascript, CSS, and Nunjucks is a plus.

What you'd actually do

  1. Collaborate with engineers, designers, and other stakeholders to gather information and understand technical specifications and requirements
  2. Create and maintain technical documentation, including user manuals, system manuals, specifications, and other technical guides for our autonomous surface vessels
  3. Translate complex technical concepts into clear and accessible documentation that is easy for end-users to understand
  4. Ensure that all documentation adheres to industry standards and best practices, as well as any relevant DoD regulations and guidelines
  5. Review and edit documentation for accuracy, consistency, and clarity, ensuring that it meets the needs of our target audience

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline or equivalent practical experience
  • 2-4 years of experience as a Technical Writer in a technology-driven environment or within the defense industry
  • 2 years of experience interacting with technical stakeholders
  • Proficient with version control systems
  • Proficient with front-end development
  • Submission of a portfolio

Nice to have

  • Familiarity with docs as code
  • markdown content formatting
  • Javascript
  • CSS
  • Nunjucks templating

What the JD emphasized

  • DoD standards and regulations related to technical documentation
  • export-controlled information or items that require “U.S. Person” status