Technical Writer at AeroVironment in Albuquerque, NM

Job description

• AV's Directed Energy division is seeking a Technical Writer/Editor to develop clear, accurate, and compliant documentation for technical and non-technical audiences. This role translates complex technical information into well-structured deliverables, including test plans, technical manuals, assessment reports, and other customer documentation.
• The successful candidate will work independently and collaboratively with engineering, cybersecurity, operations, and program teams to gather information, manage reviews, and deliver high-quality documentation on schedule. Strong attention to detail, sound editorial judgment, and the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects are essential.

Responsibilities

• o Technical Data Packages (TDPs)
• o System Test Reports
• o Network Administrator's Manuals
• o Site Deployment Readiness Reviews
• o Detailed Test Plans
• o Test and Acceptance Procedures
• o Cybersecurity Assessment Test Reports
• o Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• o Implementation guides, customer updates, and end-user documentation
• Lead and coordinate Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables, including content development, technical editing, document organization, and final submission preparation.
• Format deliverables in accordance with applicable Department of Defense (DoD) Data Item Descriptions (DIDs), contract requirements, and program standards.
• Gather and integrate technical input from engineers, analysts, cybersecurity personnel, and operational teams.
• Coordinate document reviews, approvals, revisions, and final delivery while tracking progress against deadlines.
• Lead meetings and follow up with stakeholders to maintain schedule and resolve documentation issues.
• Create and maintain document templates for Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ensure documentation complies with programmatic, security, configuration management, and quality requirements.
• Maintain version control, revision histories, and document status across multiple concurrent deliverables.
• Manage documentation assets within content management systems (CMS) to support organized storage and efficient retrieval.
• Identify appropriate uses of large language models (LLMs) and other automation tools to support document generation and improve documentation workflows.
• Develop new content or transform existing working documents into clear, structured, customer-ready deliverables.
• Make effective editorial decisions when balancing competing priorities, technical input, and schedule constraints.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in English, technical communication, engineering, or a related field.
• At least five years of experience in technical writing, technical editing, government contracting, proposal development, project coordination, or a related field.
• Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communication, including a strong command of English grammar, spelling, usage, and style.
• Experience writing, reviewing, and editing requirements, specifications, and technical documentation for federal contracts.
• Knowledge of federal acquisition terminology and concepts.
• Experience supporting DoD or other government customers, including producing documents such as test plans, technical manuals, and assessment reports.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience managing document templates, version control, revision histories, and review cycles.
• Ability to research technical subjects, apply appropriate terminology, and synthesize information from multiple sources.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, accurate, audience-appropriate content.
• Strong organizational, analytical, interviewing, active-listening, and information-gathering skills.
• Ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders, resolve conflicting input, and manage competing priorities.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Experience supporting DoD, Space Force, National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), Intelligence Community, or other federal programs.
• Experience with DoD DIDs, CDRLs, Technical Data Packages, or similar contract deliverables.
• Experience with content management systems and structured documentation workflows.
• Experience developing technical graphics, diagrams, or data models to supplement written content.
• Experience using LLMs, document automation, or other tools to improve technical documentation processes.
• Experience creating and maintaining documentation standards, style guides, and recurring deliverable templates.

Skills

Required

• Strong attention to detail
• Sound editorial judgment
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Content management systems (CMS)

Benefits

• Benefits: AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.
• We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.
• $101,000 - $154,000
• AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.