Technical Writer III - Help Shape the Future of Aviation and Aerospace

Location: Sparks, NV 89434
Pay Rate: $47.71/hour
Job Type: Contract Opportunity
Industry: Aviation & Aerospace

Turn Complex Engineering Into Mission-Critical Documentation

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with an industry-leading aerospace and aviation organization to find an experienced Technical Writer III who is passionate about transforming highly technical information into clear, accurate, and impactful documentation.

In this role, you'll collaborate with engineers, program managers, and subject matter experts to create essential documentation that supports advanced aircraft systems, mission-critical payloads, electronic systems, and cutting-edge aerospace technologies. Your work will directly contribute to the success of innovative programs that push the boundaries of aviation, defense, and space exploration.

If you're a detail-oriented communicator who thrives in a highly technical environment, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

What You'll Do

As a Technical Writer III, you will:

• Develop and maintain operations manuals, maintenance manuals, technical supplements, and related documentation.

• Work closely with engineers and subject matter experts to gain a deep understanding of complex aerospace systems and products.

• Interpret and document information from engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, block diagrams, and CAD models.

• Create clear, accurate, and user-focused technical documentation that meets program and customer requirements.

• Lead and facilitate recurring internal and external documentation review meetings.

• Incorporate stakeholder feedback into documentation revisions and updates.

• Verify documentation content for accuracy, completeness, standards compliance, and intended audience suitability.

• Support Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) preparation, technical manuals, test plans, and procedures.

• Create and maintain documentation templates, layout guides, graphics resources, and other content standards.

• Collaborate across multidisciplinary design and development teams to ensure documentation quality and consistency.

Required Qualifications

Must-Have Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and typically 6+ years of relevant technical writing experience.

  • Advanced degree may substitute for experience.

  • Relevant professional experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.

• Advanced knowledge of technical writing principles, practices, and industry standards.

• Strong proficiency with:

  • Microsoft Word

  • Microsoft Excel

  • Microsoft PowerPoint

  • Adobe publishing and documentation tools

• Experience developing complex technical documents containing graphics, tables, diagrams, and embedded content.

• Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering, design, and development teams.

• Familiarity with:

  • S1000D documentation standards

  • XML authoring environments

• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience preparing CDRLs, test plans, technical procedures, and operations manuals.

• Ability to develop documentation drafts with minimal direction from engineers and subject matter experts.

• Experience gathering product and documentation requirements from diverse stakeholder groups.

• Knowledge of documentation quality assurance, content verification, and standards compliance.

• Experience developing and maintaining:

  • Documentation templates

  • Layout guides

  • Graphics libraries and resources

• Familiarity with internal technical reference documentation, data libraries, training materials, process guides, and procedural documentation.

• Experience reviewing, editing, and formatting:

  • Business proposals

  • Product management documents

  • RFP responses

  • Marketing communications

  • Organizational documents

• Proficiency with Adobe FrameMaker.

• Aerospace, Defense, DoD, or aviation industry experience strongly preferred.

Physical & Working Environment

This role may require:

• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, and stair climbing.

• Repetitive hand, finger, and arm movements for extended periods.

• Occasional lifting and carrying of up to 25 pounds.

• Occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions.

• Occasional exposure to loud noise, fumes, or hazardous materials.

Why Join Us?

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect talented professionals with opportunities that make a real difference. When you join our team, you'll have the chance to:

• Contribute to groundbreaking aviation, aerospace, and defense programs.

• Collaborate with world-class engineers and industry experts.

• Work on technologies that support advanced aircraft and space exploration initiatives.

• Expand your technical expertise in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.

• Gain experience with highly visible programs that impact mission success and safety.

• Enjoy competitive compensation and the support of a trusted staffing partner committed to your professional growth.

This is more than a technical writing position. It's an opportunity to help document the technologies shaping the future of flight and exploration.

Ready to Launch Your Next Career Move?

If you're an experienced Technical Writer with a passion for aerospace technology, engineering documentation, and delivering exceptional technical content, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and join PDS Tech Commercial in helping drive the future of aviation and aerospace innovation.

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