SUMMARY
The Technical Writer is a support position on the Engineering staff responsible for creating, editing, and maintaining high-quality documentation that supports our aerospace products including build procedures, testing procedures, technical manuals, work instructions, and regulatory compliance documents. Reports to the IPT Lead.
ABOUT US
Karman Space & Defense provides concept-to-production solutions for mission-critical systems on spacecraft, launch vehicles, missiles, hypersonics, and integrated defense systems. We believe that solving the industry’s most complex and mission-critical challenges requires relentless determination and a willingness to push the boundaries of possibility. Karman Space & Defense brings to bear unparalleled production capabilities, unmatched engineering expertise, and unflinching analysis to render the impossible, possible.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement*
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Collaborate with Engineers, Technicians, SMEs, and Program Managers to author and optimize technical documentation.
- Create, edit, and manage a variety of technical documents such as assembly instructions, procedures, and test reports.
- Translate complex technical information into clear, user-friendly content.
- Ensure documentation complies with industry standards.
- Ensure documentation integrates with ERP systems, job routing, and operator workflows.
- Support configuration management, document control processes, and revisions.
- Coordinate with Quality department to ensure accuracy and completeness of documents.
- Assist in the preparation of customer-facing documentation, training materials, and presentations.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- Required Education: High School Diploma.
- Preferred Education: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Technical Communications or relevant field.
- Experience working within aerospace industry utilizing technical documentation.
- Strong understanding of engineering and manufacturing processes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational and time management abilities.
- Strong attention to detail with a commitment to producing high-quality, accurate work.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
- Experience creating CAD drawings and models.
- Must be able to read drawings and technical diagrams.
- Self-motivated, able to multi-task and work independently with minimal oversight.
- Good communication, teamwork, and customer relationship skills are required.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Must hold or be able to obtain a DoD SECRET clearance
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
Karman is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; uniform servicemember status; or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment advertising, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.
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