Technical Writer (Falcon Planning)

About the position

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. The Technical Writer for Falcon Planning will interpret engineering documentation to create accurate technician-oriented work instructions that fully meet design intent, collaborate with hardware and process owners to translate technical projects into production improvements, and contribute to the standardization of source documents owned by Falcon teams.

Responsibilities

• Interpret engineering documentation to create accurate technician-oriented work instructions that fully meet design intent
• Collaborate with hardware and process owners (engineering subject matter experts) to translate technical/engineering projects into tangible production improvements
• Scope engineering master development cycles and project future planning releases
• Prioritize adherence to safety requirements related to hazardous operations and generate leading indicators
• Contribute to the standardization of source documents owned by Falcon teams
• Maximize process and instruction efficiency through collaborative efforts between engineering and shop floor teams
• Contribute to the realization of engineering projects, including but not limited to: technical, training, workflow development, graphic design, web content design
• Work with documents within version control software and documentation release systems to preserve and manage content integrity and configuration
• Manage requirement source tracking and associated change scope to ensure 100% accurate incorporation of requirements per mission
• Manage flight hardware configuration applicability across source documents owned by Falcon teams

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or 4+ years of professional technical writing experience in an aerospace, manufacturing, or production environment

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, physics, aerospace engineering, or other engineering discipline
• Experience reading technical drawings and schematics
• Familiarity with mechanical processes in a manufacturing environment
• Experience converting engineering/technical information into various communication formats intended for a variety of audiences and ability levels
• Ability to collaborate and communicate with a diverse range of counterparts in engineering, production, and management
• Strong analytical, project management, computer, communication, and writing skills (typing, spelling, grammar, etc.)
• Technical writing experience in manufacturing or aviation industries
• Experience with creation and editing 2D and 3D graphics
• Ability to quickly learn, absorb, and apply dynamic technical content to further develop production processes
• Ability to work under deadlines and to deliver results during changes in strategic direction

Benefits

• Base salary range for Technical Writer/Level I: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
• Base salary range for Technical Writer/Level II: $90,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year
• Long-term incentives in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
• Potential discretionary bonuses
• Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
• Access to a 401(k)-retirement plan
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Various other discounts and perks
• Accrual of 3 weeks of paid vacation
• Eligibility for 10 or more paid holidays per year
• 5 days of sick leave per year for exempt employees