Lead Technical Writer

Stratolaunch

$120K — $155K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years experience with documentation publishing or management software
  • Excellent organization and multitasking skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to initiate tasks independently and prioritize effectively
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, science, or related discipline.

Responsibilities

  • Create technical and operational documents in collaboration with experts
  • Maintain and manage documentation updates
  • Develop templates for compliance with document standards
  • Build enterprise-wide document management tools
  • Evaluate and recommend document management tools
  • Ensure document compliance with ITAR regulations
  • Provide training on relevant tools and processes
  • Assist fellow writers in creating suitable documentation.

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance available to Mojave, CA
  • 9/80 work schedule for extended weekends
  • Healthcare coverage including medical, dental, vision, and prescriptions
  • Paid maternity and parental leave
  • 401(k) plan with 50% company match up to IRS limits
  • Tuition reimbursement for ongoing education
Full Job Description
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Create and/or support the creation of technical, engineering or operational manuals, maintenance documentation, system description documents, procedures, training documents and reports through collaboration with subject matter experts.
  • Maintain, update, and configuration manage documentation
  • Build templates and automated processes to allow users to easily comply with document standards
  • Build enterprise-wide tools and processes for document and knowledge management, consistent with industry best practices.
  • Evaluate and recommend tools for implementation in support of document management across the company.
  • Ensure compliance with ITAR and other regulations in document marking, storage and distribution.
  • Train company personnel in the use of relevant tools, systems and processes.
  • Help other writers in creating suitable company documentation.


QUALIFICATIONS
  • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to learn to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made by Stratolaunch to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


REQUIRED
  • 2+ years experience working with documentation publishing and/or management software
  • Excellent organization and multi-tasking skills
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Ability to work on their own initiative and prioritize tasking to fit within the business goals


PREFERRED
  • Experience producing technical documents in the aerospace industry.
  • 5+ years experience building technical libraries
  • 2+ years experience working with or creating S1000D compliant documents and systems.
  • 2+ years experience working with or creating hypertext internal documentation processes.
  • Experience with JIRA and/or SharePoint[AC1] [MB2] [AC3]


REQUIRED COMPUTER SKILLS
  • MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Visio)
  • Professional document creation and management tools


EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, science or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience relevant to the role.


Special remarks regarding work environment, if applicable
  • Travel estimated to be less than 5%
  • Position is based in Mojave, CA. Willing to discuss hybrid options.


Benefits and our location:
  • Relocation eligible to local area - Mojave, CA
  • 9/80 schedule
  • Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs)
  • Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
  • 50% company match per contributed dollar into 401(k) savings plan up to the IRS annual limit
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • $120,000 - $155,000


Base salary and leveling are established on a case-by-case basis. We consider several factors to ensure a competitive offer, including your location, educational background, and a comprehensive assessment of the skills and experience demonstrated during your interviews.

Benefits and our location(s)
:
  • 9/80 schedule
  • Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs)
  • Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
  • 50% company match per contributed dollar into 401(k) savings plan, up to $11,500
  • Tuition reimbursement

This position may involve the operation of company vehicles as part of assigned duties.

Mojave Air & Spaceport is located just outside of Lancaster/Palmdale and is only 95 miles north of Los Angeles. The area offers both affordability and central access to a variety of California's best attractions and landmarks.

Not much for the outdoors and prefer the city life? You're within a half day's drive or less of Los Angeles, San Diego, Las Vegas, and San Francisco where you can find a variety of live entertainment, museums, tours, and historical sight-seeing. Theme parks are in abundance, with Six Flags Magic Mountain, Disneyland, and Knotts Berry Farm ready to meet the needs of rollercoaster thrill seekers.

Food and drink fanatics are in a haven of delectable choices. Wine aficionados will also find easy access to some of the state's best vino in Paso Robles, Santa Ynez, and even more locally in Tehachapi and Agua Dulce. Beer fanatics will find some of the best West Coast IPAs at Bravery and Lucky Luke's in Lancaster. Any food option you crave is covered, and we always recommend the authentic and fresh Mexican food that you won't find anywhere else in the United States.

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