Technical Writer

Job Title: Technical Writer

Schedule: 4/10s Monday-Thursday 7am-5pm Eastern Time

Work setting: Onsite for 1st month, once established 2 days remote per week

Job Description

This position involves rewriting or updating existing technical documents to ensure compliance with industry and customer standards, focusing on accuracy, completeness, clarity, succinctness, and flow. It also includes developing new technical documents, data sheets, work instructions, and forms. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of experience working as a technical writer in the aviation industry, though experience in other manufacturing industries such as medical or automotive is also acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Rewrite or update existing technical documents for compliance with industry and customer standards.
• Develop new technical documents, data sheets, work instructions, and forms.
• Utilize technical writing tools such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), Adobe (Acrobat, Photoshop, PowerPoint, Illustrator), and PDM tools (SolidWorks Vault or similar).
• Familiarize with documentation revision control methodologies.
• Create, access, edit, and maintain databases of information and illustrations used in technical documents.
• Collaborate with other departments by sharing databases of technical information.
• Provide milestones and meet agreed-upon delivery schedules.

Must Have

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a technical writer in a manufacturing setting
• Experience writing SOPs
• Proficiency in technical writing tools such as Microsoft Office and Adobe Suite.
• Simple CAD capability (AutoCAD or similar) is beneficial.
• Excellent writing, vocabulary, and editing skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Detail-oriented and inquisitive nature.

Nice to have

• Aviation or Aerospace experience is a plus.
• Experience with PDM tools such as SolidWorks Vault.
• Fluency in both English and Spanish is desirable.
• Photography or videography skills are advantageous.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Miami, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $48.07/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Miami,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 7, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.