Sr. Technical Writer (Temporary)

- Mid Level

Marina, CA

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

Located in Northern California, the team at Joby Aviation is driven by our goal of creating an affordable, all-electric air transportation system. Imagine a piloted air taxi that takes off vertically, then quietly carries you and your fellow passengers over the congested city streets below, enabling you to spend more time with the people and places that matter most. Since 2009, our team has worked steadily to make this dream a reality. We've designed and tested many generations of prototype aircraft capable of serving in a network of electric air taxis. We're looking for talented, committed individuals to join our team as we push onwards toward certifying the Joby aircraft with the Federal Aviation Administration, scaling our manufacturing, and launching our initial commercial service. A temporary Senior Technical Writer is needed to develop high-quality web-based manufacturing instructions at our Marina CA facility. The ideal applicant possesses technical expertise, demonstrates effective communication and writing abilities, and can collaborate well with other writers, project managers, engineers, product managers, and manufacturing technicians. We are searching for writers who have experience explaining complex, integrated concepts for the manufacturing technician audience. Applicants with a background in technical writing, content development, manufacturing, or research and development, and software development are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality web-based manufacturing instructional documentation on proprietary authoring and version control systems.
• Create content for how-to documents, user instructions, and tutorials for technical and manufacturing-based subjects.
• Revise existing documents to match new functionality and integrated priorities.
• Develop visual content to complement the written instructions.

Requirements

• HS Diploma or GED equivalent.
• 5+ years of professional documentation experience.
• Attention to detail for technical accuracy and consistency within minimalism writing style.
• Proven experience in comprehending and translating technical information for a targeted audience.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment without the need for supervision.
• Hands-on experience with workflow tools and source control systems such as Jira and Confluence.
• Results-driven approach and problem-solving ability.
• Experience content reuse strategies.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• Technical writing experience in high-tech, consumer electronics, or mobility.
• Knowledge of manufacturing methods and strategies.
• Experience with Sharepoint and Slack.

Benefits

• Compensation package determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.