Technical Writer

Job Description

Job Description

Please Note:  To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

At  CesiumAstro , we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.

CesiumAstro is seeking a Technical Writer to support the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of technical documentation across manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, and quality functions. This role is responsible for translating complex processes into clear, accurate, and user-friendly documentation that supports operational consistency, regulatory compliance, employee training, and business performance.

The ideal candidate has experience creating technical documentation within a manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or other regulated environment and is comfortable collaborating with cross-functional subject matter experts to capture and standardize processes. This position plays an important role in supporting operational excellence initiatives by documenting current and future-state workflows, maintaining controlled documentation, and ensuring alignment with company quality standards and compliance requirements.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, revise, and maintain work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), process maps, job aids, and other controlled documentation supporting manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, quality, and operational functions.
• Translate complex technical concepts and business processes into clear, concise, and user-friendly documentation appropriate for a variety of audiences, including production personnel, technicians, engineers, and business stakeholders.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to gather information, validate technical content, and ensure documentation accurately reflects operational processes and requirements.
• Support documentation updates associated with new products, process changes, corrective actions, continuous improvement initiatives, and operational readiness activities.
• Create and maintain value stream maps, process flow diagrams, workflow documentation, and visual process tools that support operational understanding and process optimization.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to document current-state and future-state processes as part of continuous improvement, Lean Manufacturing, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Assist in identifying documentation gaps and opportunities for process standardization and knowledge management improvements.
• Ensure documentation complies with company document control procedures, configuration management requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.
• Support document review, approval, revision, release, and archival activities in accordance with established quality management system requirements.
• Maintain documentation consistency, formatting standards, version control, and traceability across controlled documents.
• Assist with internal audits, compliance reviews, and documentation assessments to verify accuracy, completeness, and adherence to established standards.
• Support organizational knowledge-sharing efforts by creating training materials, reference guides, and supporting documentation for operational processes.
• Provide guidance to employees on accessing, interpreting, and utilizing technical documentation effectively.
• Partner with functional leaders to improve documentation accessibility, usability, and standardization across the organization.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 2-5 years of relevant experience in the Aerospace, Defense or Manufacturing industries with a Bachelors Degree.
• Working knowledge of technical writing principles, document control practices, and quality management systems within a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Ability to develop, maintain, and improve work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), process maps, value stream maps, and other controlled documentation.
• Familiarity with AS9100, ISO 9001, ITAR, Lean Manufacturing principles, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Expertise in interpreting technical information, manufacturing processes, engineering documentation, and business workflows and translating them into clear, user-friendly documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Document Control and Content Management Systems, and ERP and PLM Systems (Acumatica, Windchill, SAP, or similar)

CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.  Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans.  

 

CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.