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Senior Technical Writer
KymetaWoodinville, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 30 Apr 2026
💰 $145,000/yr($95,000/yr – $145,000/yr)
About the role
Senior Technical Writer About Kymeta Kymeta revolutionizes satellite communications through Intelligent Communications Platforms (ICPs). Our electronically steered flat panel antennas enable seamless communications on-the-move. Kymeta solutions serve government, military, maritime, transport, and public safety clients worldwide, providing uninterrupted connectivity and spatial intelligence anywhere, anytime. With over 150 patents, Kymeta is shaping the future of global communications. For more information, visit kymetacorp.com What We Need We are looking for a Senior Technical Writer with a strong engineering and technical background to support the development of high-quality, customer-facing documentation. This role is embedded within the product lifecycle and involves close collaboration with hardware, software, and production teams. The primary focus is on collecting, validating, and structuring technical details, including hands-on interaction with hardware and system-level understanding—to serve as the foundation for installation, service, and troubleshooting documentation. This position is based at our facility in Woodinville, WA and reports to the Senior Technical Communications Manager. KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES
- Work hands-on with hardware, tools, and assemblies on the production floor and in lab environments to understand installation, mounting, and service procedures
- Assemble FRUs (Field-Replaceable Units) and accessories to accurately capture real-world workflows, precautions, and safety considerations in documentation
- Collect, validate, and organize technical input from engineering, software, and production teams
- Develop a strong understanding of system behavior, including software interactions, logs, and error messages that impact field operations
- Translate technical details, system logs, and error conditions into structured drafts for installation instructions, FRU procedures, and troubleshooting guides
- Provide clear technical input and troubleshooting content to support NOC, support teams, and customer-facing teams
- Collaborate with software teams to interpret system workflows and convert them into actionable troubleshooting guidance
- Support product requirements development by ensuring documentation inputs are captured early and accurately
- Prepare structured drafts for review and finalization by the Senior Technical Communications Manager
- Ensure all outputs align with internal standards, guidelines, and approval processes
- Experience in technical writing within an engineering-driven environment (hardware/software systems, telecommunications, aerospace, or similar)
- Ability to work hands-on with hardware while understanding system-level and software-driven functionality
- Strong ability to interpret logs, telemetry, and system outputs and translate them into practical troubleshooting documentation
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including engineering, software, and operations (e.g., NOC/support)
- Excellent written communication skills with a focus on clarity, accuracy, and usability
- Experience with structured authoring tools (e.g.,
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