Sr. Technical Writer - Aerospace

Cognizant Technology Solutions - Alpharetta, GA

Full-time - Senior

Alpharetta, GA

10,001+ employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Cognizant is seeking a Senior Technical Writer with a strong background in Aerospace to join our team. The ideal candidate will have 12 to 15 years of experience in technical writing, specifically within the aerospace sector. This role involves preparing, reviewing, revising, and maintaining a variety of technical documents that encompass software and systems engineering, system operations, testing, and user documentation. The Senior Technical Writer will be responsible for writing and editing comprehensive technical documentation for all project hardware and software, which includes installation guides, configuration manuals, and how-to documentation. In addition to creating user-friendly documentation, the candidate will also be tasked with producing code documentation for software, as well as implementation guides and end-user guides that detail the capabilities of the products. A critical aspect of this role is the creation and maintenance of the information architecture, ensuring that all documentation is organized and easily accessible. Collaboration with both technical and non-technical staff is essential to collect and interpret complex technical information accurately. The Senior Technical Writer will ensure that all documentation complies with industry standards, including SAE Aerospace Standards, AIAA Standards, and technical publication standards set forth by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The role also requires the creation of visual aids such as diagrams, charts, and graphs to effectively communicate complex information. Maintaining a comprehensive library of technical terminology and documentation, analyzing documents for continuity of style and content, and managing updates and revisions to technical literature are also key responsibilities of this position.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, revise, and maintain technical documents, including software and systems engineering, system operations, testing, and user documentation.
• Write and edit technical documentation for all project hardware and software, including installation, configuration, and how-to documentation.
• Create code documentation for software; produce implementation guides and end-user guides for capabilities.
• Create and maintain the information architecture.
• Collaborate with technical and non-technical staff to collect and interpret technical information.
• Ensure compliance with industry and company documentation standards, including SAE Aerospace Standards, AIAA Standards, and technical publication standards such as those from the FAA and ICAO.
• Create visual aids like diagrams, charts, and graphs to better explain complex technical information.
• Maintain a comprehensive library of technical terminology and documentation.
• Analyze documents to maintain continuity of style and content.
• Manage updates and revisions to technical literature.

Requirements

• 12 to 15 years of experience as a Technical Writer, preferably with Aerospace experience.
• Strong writing and editing skills in technical documentation.
• Experience with software and systems engineering documentation.
• Familiarity with industry standards such as SAE Aerospace Standards and AIAA Standards.
• Ability to create visual aids to explain complex information.
• Strong collaboration skills to work with technical and non-technical staff.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with FAA and ICAO technical publication standards.
• Knowledge of IoT technologies and their applications in aerospace.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan