Technical Writer (Dragon Maintenance)

TECHNICAL WRITER (DRAGON MAINTENANCE)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interact with engineers, subject matter experts, and production personnel to create and edit assembly and test work instructions or specifications
• Interpret engineering documentation to create accurate technician-oriented work instructions and process documents that fully meet design intent
• Creatively overhaul and re-design any project or workflow to optimize comprehension, while meeting requirements
• Develop creative automated solutions to track and manage large integrated planning from development through document release (using SQL)
• Maximize process and instruction efficiency and reduce the probability of technician error
• Understand safety requirements related to hazardous operations and implement appropriately
• Validate and ensure correct configurations of flight capsules are maintained throughout the maintenance campaign
• Manage maintenance requirement tracking and change scope to ensure 100% incorporation of requirements per mission
• Lead engineering master development cycles and track planning release across the maintenance team
• Develop advanced tools to improve production and tech writer interfaces, to optimize content delivery and limit manual content maintenance
• Produce solutions for special projects: technical, training, graphic design, web content design, or workflow development
• Work with documents within version control software and documentation release systems in order to preserve and manage content integrity and configuration

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 2+ years of experience in planning or technical writing

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, physics, aerospace engineering, or other engineering discipline
• Experience with 2D and 3D graphics and both raster-and-vector based image-editing software
• Experience converting engineering instructions and information into content intended for a variety of audiences and ability levels
• Familiarity with mechanical processes in a manufacturing environment, including complex fluid and/or mechanical assemblies
• Experience reading technical drawings and schematics
• Experience with HTML, CSS, SQL, and JavaScript
• Experience with Microsoft Macro and VBA coding

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral
• Overall mental fitness with the ability to work in a high-concentration, high-stress environment requiring prolonged mental concentration
• Occasional travel may be required

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:                             

Pay range:          

Technical Writer/Level I: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00/per year

Technical Writer/Level II: $90,000.00 - $115,000.00/per year          

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.