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Hollywood, Maryland, United States

Platform Aerospace was looking for a Technical Writer

Platform Aerospace is hiring a Technical Writer to play a critical role in ensuring clear and concise documentation across our Engineering, Project Management, Operations, and Production departments. You will gather, analyze, and translate complex technical information into user-friendly materials that meet both internal and industry standards.

What You'll Do

  • Create, review, and maintain technical documentation including user manuals, specifications, reports, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  • Translate complex engineering and technical concepts into clear, concise, and understandable documentation for a variety of audiences.
  • Apply communication and interviewing skills to collect needed information from internal and external personnel to support writing activities.
  • Conduct research on RFP technical and functional areas to gain a better understanding of materials to be written.
  • Collaborate with project managers and engineers to develop technical specifications, SOPs, end-user manuals, and product insert sheets.
  • Develop and maintain a content directory for documentation, ensuring version control, accessibility, and regular updates.
  • Ensure all written materials are grammatically correct and maintain a consistent tone.

What We're Looking For

  • Proven experience creating and maintaining technical documentation, preferably in an engineering or manufacturing environment.
  • Strong ability to translate complex technical information into clear, user-friendly content.
  • Excellent communication and interviewing skills for gathering information from subject matter experts.
  • Demonstrated skill in research, analysis, and synthesis of technical materials.
  • Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams including engineers and project managers.
  • Meticulous attention to detail in grammar, consistency, and document organization.

Team & Environment

This role reports to the Director of Quality Assurance and involves daily collaboration with teams across Engineering, Project Management, Operations, and Production.

Required Skills
DocumentationIllustratorPhotoshopMicrosoft OfficeCommunication
Job Details
Department Information Technology
Category other
Posted 3 months ago