Senior Technical Writer

GROW WITH US ANDSTAY EXTRAORDINARY:
Launch your career to new heights with Innoflightone of San Diegos fastest-growing Aerospace and Defense innovators. Here visionary minds engineer the future of space technology through pioneering compact and cyber-secure solutions. From software-defined radios to cutting-edge cryptographic systems and avionics everything we build powers the next era of New Space. Join our small agile and mission-driven team where your work has real impact and your growth has no limits. Were not just reaching for the starswere engineering them. Lets innovate the infinite together.

A DAY IN THE LIFE:
As a Senior Technical Writer youll serve as the documentation lead supporting engineering and operational teams. Youll drive the creation governance and lifecycle management of complex technical documentation that meets internal quality standards and regulatory expectations. Acting as a subject matter expert in documentation strategy and control youll guide teams through structured documentation practices while ensuring technical accuracy compliance and on-time delivery.

From high-level engineering manuals to detailed procedures and controlled documentation packages youll manage documents from concept through final release and long-term maintenance. Youll also mentor junior writers improve documentation systems and standards and represent documentation efforts during reviews audits and customer engagements.

An active U.S. Security Clearance is required for this position.

WHAT YOULL DO:

• Documentation Leadership: Lead planning content strategy timelines and formatting standards for complex engineering and operational technical documentation.
• Technical Content Development: Author edit and oversee preparation of detailed manuals procedures specifications and documentation packages ensuring accuracy completeness and adherence to deadlines.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineering operations quality and program teams to resolve technical process or documentation-related issues.
• Information Analysis: Gather and synthesize highly technical information through SME interviews process observation system reviews and research.
• Document Control Governance: Lead document lifecycle processes including document numbering revision tracking review and approval workflows release and distribution of controlled documentation.
• Documentation Project Management: Develop documentation project plans statements of work (SOWs) cost estimates and proposal inputs related to technical documentation efforts.
• Subject Matter Expertise: Serve as the documentation SME for management and customers; support technical reviews audits and customer-facing presentations.
• Compliance & Security Guidance: Provide guidance on document security classification export control considerations and regulatory documentation requirements; train staff as needed.
• Mentorship & Standards: Mentor junior technical writers and recommend improvements to documentation standards templates tools policies and procedures.

YOURE AWESOME AT:

• Advanced Technical Documentation: Creating and overseeing complex technical manuals procedures specifications and controlled engineering documentation.
• Documentation Governance: Managing document lifecycle processes configuration management and formal change control in regulated or quality-driven environments.
• Technical Interpretation: Understanding engineering and operational systems deeply enough to translate highly technical concepts into clear structured documentation.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Guiding teams mentoring writers and influencing stakeholders to follow documentation best practices.
• Process Improvement: Identifying documentation gaps risks and inefficiencies and implementing scalable compliant solutions.

WHAT YOULL NEED:

• Bachelors Degree in Technical Communications Engineering or a related technical field required (equivalent combination of education and advanced documentation experience may be considered).
• 7 or more years of experience in technical writing technical documentation or documentation control within engineering manufacturing or operational environments.
• Strong technical background supporting engineering or operational systems preferred.
• Advanced understanding of engineering and/or operational principles and expert-level knowledge of technical document preparation.
• Extensive experience developing complex technical manuals procedures specifications and controlled documentation packages.
• Advanced proficiency with documentation and publishing tools Microsoft Office Suite and document management/control systems.
• Strong experience with configuration management document lifecycle governance and formal change control processes.
• Proven ability to interpret organize and communicate complex technical data to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to identify documentation gaps process risks and inefficiencies and implement effective compliant solutions.
• Excellent organizational analytical and leadership skills with experience supporting management reviews and customer interfaces.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently lead documentation initiatives mentor others and collaborate in dynamic cross-functional environments.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality ensure regulatory and contractual compliance and adapt to evolving program requirements.
• Active U.S. Security Clearance is required.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
The starting base salary for this position ranges from $115000 to $145000 per year depending on the candidates job-related knowledge skills and addition to a competitive base salary Innoflight offers a well-rounded compensation package that includes a Profit-Sharing Bonus and a Cash Performance Bonus to reward both individual and company performance. Additional benefits include:

• 401(k) with 3% company match (automatic enrollment)
• Comprehensive medical dental vision HSA & life insurance
• 10 paid holidays 120 hours PTO (starting in year one)
• Access to ancillary benefits such as critical illness accident disability legal and pet insurance.

WHY YOULL LOVE WORKING HERE:

• Flexible Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday offwhether you use it to recharge work on a passion project or spend time with family the choice is yours.
• Continuous Learning & Development: Were serious about professional development. From tuition reimbursement to internal Ask Me Anything sessions and weekly Lunch & Learns we make learning a core part of the job.
• Mission-Driven Culture: We arent just building techwere enabling the next era of space exploration. Our Culture Ambassadors help lead initiatives around inclusion positivity recognition and transparency. Here your voice is heard your work is respected and your individuality is celebrated.

BE YOU WITH US:
At Innoflight we are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone belongs. We recognize that great talent comes in many forms and you dont need to meet every requirement to bring value to our team. If this role excites you we encourage you to applyeven if you dont check every box.

YOU SHOULD KNOW:
Potential new employees must successfully complete a background check which includes criminal search education certification and employment verification prior to must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S as you must have the ability to obtain a security clearance. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.

A NOTE TO STAFFING AGENCIES:
Innoflight does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies recruiters or any third-party sources. Any such submissions will be considered property of Innoflight and no fees will be paid in the event a candidate is hired from an unsolicited referral.

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