[Remote] Technical Writer
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Sphinx Defense is a company 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 across engineering workflows.
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
- Meaningful equity ownership
- Profit sharing
- Employer 401(k) contribution
- 100% employer covered medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents
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