Technical Writer, Advanced Effects Missiles

Technical Writer, Advanced Effects Missiles | Costa Mesa, CA, United States | Hybrid

We're hiring on behalf of a leading defense technology company dedicated to transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. This organization is redefining how defense systems are designed, built, and sold through innovation in AI, autonomy, and cutting-edge software.

The Role

• Produce, review, and edit user-focused documentation in collaboration with engineering and operations teams.
• Evaluate and prioritize tasks for product documentation efforts, ensuring projects stay on track.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, manage expectations, and flag risks to leadership.
• Contribute to establishing a strong technical documentation culture and processes.
• Partner with account, product, and engineering teams to ensure users have access to essential documentation.
• Develop technical manuals, operational guides, user guides, and release notes.

What You'll Need

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

What's On Offer

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge defense technology and make a significant impact.
• Comprehensive healthcare, income protection, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous time off, including a holiday hiatus and caregiver leave.
• Professional development reimbursement and commuter benefits.
• Support for family planning, parenting, and mental well-being.

Apply via Haystack today!