Technical Writer III

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☕ Washington – Remote

☕ Washington – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

🔏 Technical Writer

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AeroVironment

WebsiteLinkedInAll Job Openings

1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 1971

🏭 Manufacturing

💼 Consulting

📦 Logistics

💰 Post-IPO Equity on 2023-09

Manufacturing • Consulting • Logistics

AeroVironment is a pioneering technology company specializing in advanced uncrewed systems and autonomous solutions. With a rich history of over 50 years, AeroVironment designs and produces innovative technologies including drones, loitering munition systems, and uncrewed ground vehicles, primarily for defense and government applications. Their products are known for enhancing operational capabilities and redefining expectations in autonomous technology to meet evolving challenges on the battlefield and beyond.

📋 Description

• Organize and provide guidance for technical publication projects • Incorporate copy from multiple authors into publications and work with subject matter experts to create documentation • Write, format, edit, proofread, copyedit, and create technical manuals, white papers, and marketing materials • Review and edit documentation for accurate grammar and content according to style guides and templates • Collaborate with technical illustrators/graphic designers on graphics, page layout, and pre-print production • Maintain templates and ensure documents meet content and formatting standards • Support projects through completion, ensuring accuracy, quality control, and publication deadlines • Maintain comprehensive knowledge of company products • Manage multiple projects independently or with subject matter experts • Assist the Proposal Department with proposal writing, editing, and formatting • Work closely with all levels of the organization • Analyze problems involving data and identifiable factors • Perform other duties as assigned

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing, English, Communication, or equivalent discipline, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience • 5–8 years' experience as a technical writer/editor in the aviation, aerospace, or defense field with Bachelor's degree • High School Diploma/GED or AA Degree with 9–12 years' experience as a technical writer/editor in the aviation, aerospace, or defense field • Experience preferably in aviation, aerospace, or defense • Expert command of the English language • Expert proficiency in Microsoft Word, including formatting documents up to 500 pages • Working knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint • Ability to work and communicate with proposal subject matter experts, mostly engineers • Ability to work under pressure and within strict deadlines, receiving little instruction • Shipley proposal training and proposal writing preferred • Familiarity with DoD/Government contracting and the aerospace industry helpful • Knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator desired • Must qualify as a U.S. person under ITAR/EAR requirements or be approved for an export license • Some positions may require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • 401(k) with company matching • 9/80 work schedule • Paid holiday shutdown