Technical Writer

Technical Writer

Job ID: TECH-WR-CU-1534150

Position Type: Full Time

Location: Colorado Springs Colorado. This position is not remote.

Travel Requirements:

• Expect up to 3 international trips per year 2-3 weeks each with company-paid airfare lodging and per-diem.
• Must hold (or be able to obtain) a U.S. passport valid for 6 months past each trip.

Salary Range: In compliance with Colorados Equal Pay for Equal Work Act the salary range for this role is $80000 - $95000. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidates relevant work experience skills certifications and geographic location.

Additional Compensation: This position is eligible for an end-of-year bonus.

Employment Benefits:Bluestaq offers a wide range of competitive benefits including Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance Disability Insurance Paid Leave and 401k. For more information regarding Bluestaq benefits please visit Innovation Powers Impact

Ready to turn your expertise into impact Welcome to Bluestaq.

About Bluestaq

At Bluestaq were not just another tech company-were a mission-driven team of innovators problem-solvers and trailblazers. Whether supporting space exploration defense systems global alliances government initiatives healthcare advancements or commercial breakthroughs our work spans industries that shape the future. Founded in 2018 Bluestaq has quickly become a leader in enterprise software and secure data management. Our name A nod to our roots-blue (military shorthand for the good guys) and staq (as in software stack).

Recognized Excellence

We dont just talk about excellence-we deliver it. Bluestaq has earned national recognition as one of Inc. Magazines Fastest-Growing Private Companies and is consistently ranked among Colorados Best Workplaces. Whether were supporting national security enabling healthcare advancements or driving commercial innovation were committed to building data management solutions that matter.

Why Colorado Springs

• Tech Talent Hotspot - Ranked #2 up-and-coming tech market in North America by CBRE (2024).
• Top Place to Live - Named #3 Best Place to Live in the U.S. and Most Desirable City overall by U.S. News (2024-25).
• Neighborly Spirit - Recognized as Americas Most Neighborly City (2024) for community engagement and quality of life.
• Active Lifestyle Hub - Top 5 for hiking and fitness blending outdoor recreation and wellness (2022).
• Pet-Friendly Leader - Ranked #1 Most Pet-Friendly City in the U.S. (2023) for furry scaly and feathery friends.
• Womens Workforce Haven - Ranked #6 Best City for Women in the Workforce by Checkr (2025) highlighting earning potential and female leadership opportunities.

With 300 days of sunshine and the Rocky Mountains as your backdrop Colorado Springs offers the perfect mix of urban energy and outdoor adventure.

Join the Mission

Ready to push boundaries with tech that transforms industries At Bluestaq we engineer secure scalable data ecosystems for space defense healthcare and beyond. Join us to tackle mission-critical challenges protect the worlds most valuable data and build whats next. Lets make extraordinary possible - together.

Why This Role Matters

Data is the foundation of modern systems. It enables secure access and optimizes performance. Your expertise will play a crucial role in ensuring that our data ecosystem remains highly secure and scalable. If you enjoy solving challenges innovating with technology and making a meaningful impact this role is perfect for you.

Bluestaq is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Technical Writer to join our rapidly growing team. In this role youll work closely with engineers and subject matter experts to create and maintain clear user-friendly documentation for our enterprise software technology. Your work will directly support Bluestaqs innovative product offerings by ensuring customers developers and stakeholders have access to high-quality technical content.

Responsibilities:

• Create revise and maintain technical documentation manuals and procedural content for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear concise and engaging documentation for users customers and the developer ecosystem.
• Collaborate with engineers product teams and designers to gather and analyze information on new or evolving product features.
• Write and manage various document types including user guides API documentation system operations manuals testing documentation and software/system engineering materials.
• Develop and maintain online help systems and other digital support content.
• Plan and track documentation tasks to align with product release schedules and customer deliverables.
• Conduct content reviews proofreading and quality checks to ensure accuracy clarity and consistency.
• Incorporate feedback from internal teams and customers to continuously improve documentation.
• Select and integrate visual assets such as diagrams charts and sketches to enhance documentation clarity.
• Maintain a comprehensive library of product and system documentation.
• Promote and apply documentation best practices process improvements and content standards across teams.
• Review technical drawings mockups and specifications to ensure technical accuracy in documentation.
• Available 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Mountain Time Monday-Thursday for live collaboration with international partners; remaining schedule is flexible within standard Bluestaq core business hours.
• Partner daily with distributed teams bridging time-zone gaps to drive architectural decisions.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Strong ability to convey technical content to audiences with varying levels of expertise.
• Quick learner with the ability to understand complex systems and software using pre-release builds and internal tools.
• Experience gathering content through interviews documentation review and hands-on testing.
• Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Ability to work under tight deadlines manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Proficiency in documentation tools and platforms including Microsoft Word Google Docs Adobe Acrobat and online help authoring tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience creating documentation for both print and digital formats.
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and attention to detail.
• Proactive in seeking clarity feedback and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrates a growth mindset and commitment to professional development.

Why Join Us

• Purpose-Driven Work: Support systems that power industries and critical operations including healthcare and defense.
• Continuous Growth: Expand your technical expertise with hands-on projects and mentorship.
• Dynamic Environment: Be part of a team that thrives on problem-solving learning and collaboration.
• Ready to make an impact Apply today and help shape the future of data management in healthcare defense and beyond!
• Your Impact Starts Here. Are you ready to build secure scalable and high-performing data systems Join Bluestaq and help drive innovation in data engineering. Apply today and be part of a mission that matters.

Required Education:5 years of technical writing or related experience with a focus on written communications and document writing with a Bachelor of Science or Arts degree OR Associate degree with 2 additional years beyond the minimum required may be substituted in lieu of a degree OR a High School Diploma with 4 additional years beyond the minimum required may be substituted in lieu of a degree.

Date the Position Closes: Applications will be accepted until Monday August 25 2025 or until the position is filled whichever comes first.

Clearance Requirement:This position requires the ability to obtain a TS/SCI Clearance. To be eligible for a security clearance US Citizenship is and an employee must agree to participate in a background screen and credit check. Eligibility for a TS/SCI Clearance will be assessed as part of the onboarding process or based on programmatic needs.

Relocation:This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Bluestaq is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis age 40 and over color disability gender identity genetic information military or veteran status national origin race religion sex sexual orientation or any other status protected by state or local law.

Bluestaq will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities and employees whose work requirements interfere with a religious belief unless doing so would result in an undue hardship to Bluestaq or a direct threat. Employees needing such accommodation are instructed to contact Human Resources immediately at