Technical Writer

Job Title: Technical Writer

Job Description

The Technical Writer creates, revises, and maintains technical documentation that supports engineering, manufacturing, quality, and customer requirements for flight-critical components and assemblies. This role develops operator manuals, work instructions, training materials, maintenance manuals, installation instructions, test procedures, technical reports, and related product and process documentation. The Technical Writer collaborates closely with subject matter experts to ensure all documentation is clear, concise, technically accurate, and aligned with internal procedures, quality systems, and customer specifications.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Program Management, and other subject matter experts to gather technical information and translate it into clear, user-friendly documentation.
• Research and collect information from engineering drawings, design specifications, bills of material, assembly procedures, project plans, white papers, test plans, and internal and customer requirements.
• Prepare, review, revise, and maintain technical documents including operator manuals, work instructions, training manuals, maintenance manuals, technical service bulletins, installation instructions, overhaul and repair instructions, and test procedures.
• Ensure all documentation is clear, concise, technically accurate, and formatted in accordance with company and customer standards.
• Use photographs, drawings, diagrams, charts, and other visual aids to improve end-user understanding of products, assemblies, and processes.
• Maintain document revision history, version control, and records in accordance with document control requirements and quality procedures.
• Review and update existing documentation to reflect engineering changes, process improvements, and updated customer or regulatory requirements.
• Participate in design reviews, process reviews, and cross-functional meetings, capturing notes, action items, and follow-up items as needed.
• Support product transition from design to production by ensuring technical documentation is complete, accurate, and released on schedule.
• Assist with audit support, customer deliverables, and other documentation-related projects as assigned.
• Apply document control and revision management practices consistent with AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality system environments.
• Support compliance with military and industry standards and customer-driven documentation requirements where applicable.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience in technical documentation writing, including manuals, work instructions, and test procedures, supporting engineering, manufacturing, and product compliance.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering data such as drawings, specifications, bills of material, planning documents, and test requirements.
• Strong document control and revision management skills in an AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality system environment, ensuring accuracy, traceability, and version control.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel for authoring, formatting, and managing technical documents.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical information in a clear, organized, and user-friendly manner.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with limited supervision in a fast-paced production or engineering environment.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and subject matter experts, ideally within aerospace or defense settings.
• 3 to 5+ years of experience in testing, validation, or engineering within an aerospace or manufacturing environment.
• Experience performing functional, environmental, or qualification testing, with the ability to incorporate test results into technical documentation.
• Ability to work in an ITAR-controlled environment as required by program needs.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline is preferred.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing and engineering documentation in a production environment.
• Desirable familiarity with AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality systems and related audit requirements.
• Knowledge of document control, revision control, and technical documentation best practices.
• Experience in aerospace, including exposure to flight-critical components and assemblies, is highly beneficial.
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, schematics, and bills of material.
• Proficiency with MS Project, CAD tools, SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat, or graphic tools is a plus.
• Experience using visual aids such as photographs, diagrams, and charts to enhance technical content.
• Familiarity with military and industry standards and customer-driven documentation requirements is advantageous.
• Comfort working with cross-functional teams in a structured, quality-driven environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail when managing document versions, histories, and approvals.

Work Environment

This role operates in a structured aerospace and manufacturing environment that emphasizes quality, compliance, and collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and program teams. Work is primarily performed in an office or engineering setting with regular interaction with production areas to review components, assemblies, and processes. The Technical Writer uses tools such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and may work with MS Project, CAD applications, SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat, and various graphic tools to produce and manage documentation. The environment follows AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality system practices, including formal document control, revision management, and audit support. Work typically involves standard business hours with the need to meet project-driven deadlines and support design reviews, process reviews, and cross-functional meetings. The culture values accuracy, clarity, and teamwork, providing opportunities to contribute directly to the safe and reliable performance of flight-critical products.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Simi Valley, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $45.00/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 Simi Valley,CA.

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.

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