Technical Writer/Editor

CSSI, Inc.

$70K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School diploma or equivalent with 5 years of relevant experience, including 2 years with aviation regulatory documentation for Technical Writer/Editor role.
  • Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience, including 2 years of FAA-related technical writing for Senior Technical Writer/Editor role (or 10 years of experience if no degree).
  • U.S. Citizen or Green Card Permanent Resident with minimum 3+ years of U.S. residency and Public Trust eligibility.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, draft, revise, and edit various technical documents including reports and manuals.
  • Translate intricate aviation and regulatory information into clear content for diverse audiences.
  • Support the creation of materials related to aviation safety and emerging technologies.
  • Organize and analyze content to enhance clarity and usability, ensuring 508 compliance.
  • Collaborate with subject matter experts to produce high-quality documentation and communication products.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on high-impact FAA aviation safety initiatives and modernization efforts.
  • Engagement with multidisciplinary teams for collaborative project success.
  • Involvement with emerging technologies shaping the National Airspace System.
Full Job Description
Seeking qualified professionals to support Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Aviation Safety (AVS) programs through development of technical documentation, communications, and mission support activities translating complex aviation, operational, and regulatory information into clear, actionable products across the National Airspace System (NAS). This role supports high-impact aviation safety initiatives, modernization efforts, and emerging technologies shaping the future of the National Airspace System (NAS).

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop, draft, revise, and edit technical documentation, including reports, guidance materials, manuals, and stakeholder-facing products
  • Translate complex aviation, operational, and regulatory information into clear, accessible content for Government, industry, and public audiences
  • Support development of technical communications and outreach materials related to aviation safety, NAS performance, and emerging technologies
  • Analyze and organize content to improve clarity, usability, and consistency across documentation and communication products, including 508-compliance and accessibility oriented technical communications
  • Collaborate with technical subject matter experts and multidisciplinary teams to develop accurate, high-quality documentation and communication products

Applicant Preferences
  • Experience developing stakeholder-facing communications, executive briefings, or high-visibility outreach materials for technical or aviation programs
  • Demonstrated ability to translate complex aviation, operational, or regulatory concepts into clear, audience-appropriate products for diverse stakeholder groups
  • Experience supporting communication strategies or outreach efforts for FAA, Government, or regulated technical programs
  • Experience producing or managing technical documentation or communications across multiple formats, audiences, or delivery channels
  • Experience working with FAA Headquarters and supporting cross-organizational collaboration and executive-level communications

Technical Writer / Editor

Qualifications
  • High School diploma or equivalent with five years of experience including two years of experience working with aviation regulatory documentation performing the above duties
  • U.S. Citizen or Green Card Permanent Resident (minimum 3+ years of U.S. residency) and Public Trust approval

Senior Technical Writer /Editor

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree and five years of experience performing the foregoing technical writing functions. At least two years of the individual's foregoing total experience must have consisted of performing technical writing functions with respect to FAA aviation regulatory documentation or related disciplines
  • Bachelor's degree may be waived with ten years of experience in performing the above duties
  • U.S. Citizen or Green Card Permanent Resident (minimum 3+ years of U.S. residency) and Public Trust approval

**THESE POSITIONS ARE CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD AND POSITION AVAILABILITY**

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