Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Ideal Aerosmith is a supplier of aerospace test engineering, motion simulation systems, and related manufacturing services. The Technical Writer develops, organizes, and maintains technical documentation for motion test and simulation systems, collaborating with engineering, test, manufacturing, field service, and program teams to document system lifecycles and technical processes.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain system, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, installation, and service manuals for motion test and simulation equipment
- Create technical procedures supporting system setup, testing, operation, inspection, calibration, and maintenance
- Translate engineering drawings, specifications, test data, software information, and technical discussions into clear, accurate documentation
- Work closely with mechanical, electrical, software, systems, and test engineers to gather technical information and ensure documentation accurately reflects system functionality and configuration
- Collaborate with engineering and test teams to develop test-specific procedures and supporting documentation
- Review and update existing documentation as system designs, configurations, software, and customer requirements change
- Identify gaps or inconsistencies in technical information and work with subject matter experts to resolve them
- Develop and maintain consistent documentation standards, templates, formatting, and terminology across Motion Test Services
- Maintain documentation within company databases and document management systems, including appropriate revision control
- Support the development of engineering and manufacturing work instructions as needed
- Develop technical reports, white papers, system descriptions, and other technical materials in collaboration with engineering and sales
- Support documentation needs for system delivery, customer acceptance, installations, upgrades, and field service activities
Skills
- * 5+ years of technical writing or technical documentation experience in an engineering or technical environment
- * Experience developing technical manuals, procedures, work instructions, or similar documentation
- * Experience working with engineers and other technical subject matter experts
- * Ability to work independently and manage documentation projects through completion
- * Ability to travel (domestic and internationally) and obtain a passport
- * Due to federal contract requirements applicable to this position, candidates must be U.S. citizens
- * Strong technical writing and editing skills with the ability to clearly communicate complex technical information
- * Ability to understand and document complex electromechanical systems
- * Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- * Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, specifications, and other technical documentation
- * Strong communication and information-gathering skills when working with technical subject matter experts
- * Ability to effectively collaborate with engineering and other cross-functional teams
- * Ability to manage multiple priorities and documentation projects in a fast-paced environment
- * Ability to work for extended periods at computer workstation/keyboard
- * Ability to type accurately and efficiently
- * The position will require walking, standing, squatting, crouching, stooping, lifting, climbing, pulling, pushing, sitting, repetitive motion and kneeling
- * Bachelor's degree in Technical Communication, Engineering, Physical Science, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered
- * Familiarity with machinery, electronics, software, or complex technical systems preferred
- * Experience with document management and revision control preferred
Benefits
- Competitive benefits
- Every other Friday off
- On-site, hybrid, or remote work arrangement within North Dakota or Minnesota
- Remote work within North Dakota or Minnesota with up to 25% travel
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