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[Remote] Technical Writer

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Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Sphinx Defense is focused on building software to address complex national security challenges in Space. They are seeking a Technical Writer to develop and manage technical documentation for software systems and space-ground programs, ensuring clarity and compliance with government standards.

Responsibilities

  • Leading the development of high-quality technical documentation for complex software systems and space ground architectures
  • Creating and maintaining system documentation, user guides, API documentation, and operational procedures
  • Translating technical requirements, architecture, and workflows into clear, concise written materials
  • Establishing and enforcing documentation standards, processes, and style guidelines across programs
  • Ensuring documentation aligns with government requirements, compliance frameworks, and contract deliverables
  • Reviewing and editing technical content for clarity, accuracy, and consistency
  • Partnering with engineers and program teams to gather and validate technical information
  • Driving documentation best practices across engineering and program contributors

Skills

  • 5-10 years of experience in technical writing, ideally supporting software systems or highly technical programs
  • Experience documenting software systems, APIs, or distributed architectures
  • Understanding of how to align documentation with government or regulated program requirements (e.g., compliance, deliverables, audits)
  • Skilled at translating complex technical concepts into clear, structured documentation for varied audiences
  • Experience using version control and documentation management tools, and can effectively maintain documentation throughout the software development lifecycle
  • Highly detail-oriented with strong editing and proofreading skills
  • Ability to manage multiple documentation efforts and priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Comfortable working cross-functionally and asking the right questions to get clarity
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS/SCI security clearance

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Meaningful equity ownership
  • Profit sharing
  • Employer 401(k) contribution
  • 100% employer covered medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents

Company Overview

  • Sphinx Defense builds software to solve complex national security problems for america and its allies. It was founded in 2020, and is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia, USA, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is https://sphinxdefense.com.
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