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!