Technical Writer

Job Description:

Airbus/Aerovel is searching for a Technical Writer to join our team in Bingen, WA. In this role you will be responsible for creating, editing, and maintaining technical documentation, including manufacturing work instructions, user manuals, software guides, system specifications, and other forms of technical content.

Meet The Team:

The Airbus Helicopters Flexrotor Program offers one of the most advanced small tactical unmanned aerial systems (STUAS) with vertical take-off and landing (VTOL). It can be used day or night by US and allied forces for a diverse range of intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance (ISTAR) on land and at sea.

Your Working Environment:

Nestled in the heart of the stunning Columbia River Gorge in Bingen, WA, our workplace offers innovation and the ability to contribute to game-changing solutions while enjoying the flexibility to spread your wings. Whether it's solving complex challenges, or celebrating victories, you’ll be part of a cohesive crew that thrives on innovation and the beauty that the Pacific Northwest has to offer!
 

How We Care for You:

• Financial Rewards: Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)

• Work/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.

• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages. 

• Individual Development: Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility.

Your Challenges:

Note: This role will be crucial in supporting the quality of both our products and manufacturing system, thus a significant portion of the time will be spent on the shop-floor understanding the product and working towards improving efficiency of our processes.

Technical Writing: 50%

• Develop clear, accurate, and user-friendly work instructions and external Customer specific documentation including operations and maintenance manuals for our Flexrotor Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS).

• Write, and edit technical documents such as operations and maintenance field manuals, manufacturing work instructions, and system documentation. 

• Collaborate with engineers, developers, training, and product teams to gather technical information and clarify requirements. 

• Organize and manage content in a consistent, easy-to-follow structure and format in accordance with aerospace writing standards.

• Contribute to cross-functional projects to provide feedback on the usability of products based on user documentation. 

Project Management and Quality: 30%

• Lead cross-functional teams, including subject matter experts (SMEs), instructors, contractors, and stakeholders, to gather input and validate course content.​

• Execute multiple projects simultaneously driven by the business needs. Define deadlines and deliverables, track and report appropriately to, ensuring timely completion of high-quality documentation

• Provide support for the creation of a quality management system, involving documenting processes and business guidelines for all parts of the business.

Technical & Operational Integration: 20%

• Collaborate with engineering and technical teams to stay updated on the latest Flexrotor UAS technologies and operational procedures

• Develop documentation structure and ways of working of both the manufacturing and operation of the aircraft in tandem.

• Translate complex technical data and operational tactics into accessible documentation materials for diverse audiences.​

• Work with technical communications, content management systems (CMS), unmanned aerial systems, and military or aviation oper