Technical Editor

The Technical Editor is responsible for reviewing editing and maintaining technical documentation to ensure accuracy consistency clarity and compliance with organizational standards. This role works closely with technical writers engineers product teams and subject matter experts to produce high-quality documentation for internal and external audiences.

The Technical Editor ensures technical materials are clear well-structured and aligned with style guidelines while supporting product releases operational documentation and knowledge management initiatives in a fully remote environment.

This is a fully remote position; however applicants must currently reside in the United States and be legally authorized to work in the United States. Applications from individuals residing outside the United States will not be considered.

Key Responsibilities

Editorial & Documentation Management

• Edit technical documents for grammar clarity accuracy formatting and consistency
• Review user guides manuals knowledge base articles SOPs release notes and technical publications
• Ensure compliance with editorial standards templates and style guides
• Validate terminology and technical accuracy with subject matter experts

Content Quality & Compliance

• Maintain documentation quality standards across all materials
• Ensure content aligns with company branding regulatory requirements and documentation policies
• Verify document structure metadata references and version control procedures
• Identify content gaps and recommend improvements

Collaboration & Stakeholder Support

• Work closely with technical writers engineers developers and product teams
• Support documentation lifecycle processes and publication schedules
• Provide editorial feedback and recommendations to content creators
• Assist with content migration and documentation modernization projects

Documentation Systems & Publishing

• Manage documentation repositories and version tracking processes
• Support publishing workflows and document release procedures
• Maintain editorial records and change histories

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in English Communications Journalism Technical Writing or related field
• 36 years of experience in technical editing technical writing documentation or publishing environments
• Strong editing proofreading and content review skills
• Excellent command of grammar style and editorial standards
• Ability to interpret technical concepts and communicate clearly
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Experience managing multiple deadlines and projects
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with documentation tools such as Microsoft Word Adobe Acrobat and Confluence
• Familiarity with documentation systems such as MadCap Flare or Adobe FrameMaker
• Experience using version control tools such as Git
• Knowledge of style standards including AP Chicago or Microsoft Style Guide
• Experience supporting software engineering healthcare or enterprise documentation environments preferred

Compensation

Annual Salary Range: $75000 $105000 USD depending on experience technical specialization and industry background

Estimated Hourly Equivalent: $36 $50 per hour

Additional compensation may include:

• Annual performance bonuses
• Project incentives
• Professional development funding

Benefits

Eligible employees may receive:

• Comprehensive medical dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
• Paid time off (PTO) vacation holidays and sick leave
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Flexible remote work environment
• Professional development and certification support
• Technology and home office stipend
• Employee wellness and assistance programs

Work Authorization Requirement

Applicants must meet all of the following requirements:

• Must currently reside in the United States
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Applications from individuals residing outside the United States will not be considered