[Hiring] Contract Technical Writer @DZYNE Technologies

Role Description

The Contract Technical Writer will support the development, organization, revision, and maintenance of technical documentation related to the assembly, integration, checkout, testing, and acceptance of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). This role works closely with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and test teams to capture processes and translate technical information into clear, accurate, and usable documentation.

The successful candidate will help standardize and improve documentation such as:

• Work Instructions
• Acceptance Test Procedures (ATPs)
• Ground Checkout Procedures (GCPs)
• Manufacturing process documents
• Inspection criteria
• Related technical content to support efficient production and verification of UAS hardware and systems

Qualifications

• 3+ years of technical writing experience in aerospace, aviation, manufacturing, defense, robotics, industrial systems, or a related technical environment.
• Demonstrated experience creating work instructions, procedures, process documentation, or test documentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working directly with engineers, technicians, and manufacturing personnel.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to document accuracy.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio or similar diagramming tools.
• Ability to manage multiple documentation projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Familiarity with document control, revision management, and configuration management practices.

Requirements

• Create, revise, and maintain manufacturing and test documentation for UAS products and subsystems.
• Organize and standardize Work Instructions to improve clarity, consistency, and usability for production personnel.
• Develop and update Acceptance Test Procedures (ATPs), Ground Checkout Procedures (GCPs), and related verification documents.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, quality, integration, and test engineers to gather technical information and document processes accurately.
• Observe and document assembly, integration, inspection, and testing activities to ensure procedures reflect current practices.
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear, concise, step-by-step instructions suitable for technicians and operators.
• Incorporate engineering change requests, design modifications, and process improvements into existing documentation.
• Ensure documents comply with company standards for formatting, revision control, and configuration management.
• Develop visual aids, diagrams, photographs, and illustrations to enhance procedural documentation.
• Support document reviews and coordinate feedback from cross-functional stakeholders.
• Assist with document audits and ensure documentation remains current and accurate throughout the product lifecycle.
• Maintain document repositories and support document release processes.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits package.
• Base dental, vision, life, accident, disability, and other core benefits are fully covered by DZYNE.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• 401(k) plan with an employer match and immediate vesting.