Technical Writer, IBCS-M

Costa Mesa · Irvine, CA (OC-62) · USD 112,000-149,000 · 4+ years experience · Full-time · Posted Oct 13, 2026

At a glance

The Technical Writer will partner with engineering, product, and operations teams to build and scale technical documentation for advanced hardware, software, and robotics systems.
This role involves bridging the gap between complex engineering concepts and user-focused execution to support national security objectives.
The writer will establish technical standards, define documentation tone and voice, and manage artifacts ranging from developer-facing documents to operational manuals.

Research, write, and maintain technical documentation including Operator Guides, Maintenance Manuals, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), Data Sheets, Release Notes, and Troubleshooting Procedures.
Collaborate with systems, hardware, software, and test engineers to translate complex architectures into user-friendly content.
Establish and maintain documentation style guides, standard operating procedures, and templates across platforms like Confluence and SharePoint.
Identify documentation gaps and track deliverables against product release cycles and program milestones.
Ensure technical data packages meet quality, format, and compliance guidelines, including military standards and government requirements.
Advocate for the end user by ensuring content is intuitive, accurate, and structurally organized for operational use.

4+ years of technical writing experience developing documentation for complex hardware, software, or integrated systems.
Ability to read, interpret, and synthesize complex engineering concepts, schematics, and technical specifications.
Exceptional written, editorial, and verbal communication skills.
Experience collaborating directly with engineering and product teams throughout the product lifecycle.
Proficiency with technical documentation tools such as Confluence, Jira, SharePoint, XML, Markdown, or Word.
Ability to operate with autonomy and prioritize competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
Must be a U.S. citizen and possess, or be eligible to obtain and maintain, an active U.S. Secret security clearance or higher.

Experience within aerospace, defense, robotics, autonomy, or high-consequence hardware/software manufacturing environments.
Working knowledge of military/DoD technical documentation standards (e.g., MIL-STD-40051, S1000D, IETMs).
Familiarity with systems engineering artifacts such as Interface Control Documents (ICDs), system specifications, and Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) documentation.
Experience with docs-as-code workflows, API documentation, or automation tooling.