Technical Writer, Maritime

Technical Writer, Maritime | Costa Mesa, CA, United States | Hybrid

We're hiring on behalf of a prominent defense technology company that is revolutionizing military capabilities through advanced technology and innovation. This organization is at the forefront of developing cutting-edge systems, utilizing AI, and transforming how defense technology is designed, built, and deployed. They are seeking a skilled Technical Writer to join their Mission Success team and contribute to their world-class products.

The Role

• Generate, review, and edit user-focused documentation in collaboration with engineering and operations teams.
• Create task-based, condition-based, and standard-centric documentation.
• Evaluate and prioritize tasks to support product documentation efforts and maintain project timelines.
• Communicate and manage stakeholder expectations, identifying and escalating risks to leadership.
• Contribute to building a culture of technical documentation and knowledge sharing.
• Develop a documentation roadmap with key milestones and targets.

What You'll Need

• 4+ years of demonstrated excellence in generating technical documentation.
• Experience writing user-facing technical documentation.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering documentation.
• Experience building content in various formats such as Word and XML.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.
• Familiarity with military technical documentation standards (e.g., MIL-STD-40051, S1000D) is highly desired.

What's On Offer

• Opportunity to work on impactful defense technology projects.
• Competitive salary range ($86,000-$149,000 USD).
• Comprehensive healthcare, income protection, and retirement savings benefits.
• Generous time off, including a holiday hiatus and caregiver/wellness leave.
• Support for family planning, parenting, and mental health resources.
• Annual reimbursement for professional development.

Apply via Haystack today!