Technical Writer
US$60,000 – US$105,000 / yr base salary
Posted 21 Oct 2025
Advertised as “Technical Writer (R5661)”
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- Expected experience
- 3–10 yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- On-Site
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | US$60,000 – US$105,000 / yr |
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Field of studyEngineering, English, Technical Writing (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
Field of studyEnglish, Technical Communication (or related)
Study levelMaster's
Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.
Job Description:
Shield AI is seeking an experienced V-BAT Technical Writer to support the integration and operational lifecycle of next-generation autonomous aircraft systems. This role is embedded within engineering and flight test environments and is responsible for translating highly complex aerospace, avionics, and autonomy systems into precise, usable technical documentation.
The ideal candidate brings deep experience working alongside engineers and subject matter experts to produce clear, structured documentation across all program phases, from early design and system development through initial flight testing and sustained mission operations. This position will directly support V-BAT platform documentation, including service bulletins, operator manuals, maintenance procedures, system descriptions, and mission support materials.
What you'll do:
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Partner closely with aerospace, software, and systems engineers to develop accurate, high-fidelity technical documentation for advanced aircraft systems.
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Manage multiple documentation efforts across development, flight test, and operational phases in a fast-paced, iterative environment.
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Translate complex engineering concepts, including avionics, autonomy, and mission systems, into clear, structured guidance for operators, maintainers, and internal teams.
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Review and edit technical content for accuracy, clarity, consistency, and adherence to program standards.
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Research and interpret engineering artifacts such as system architectures, design specifications, interface control documents, software descriptions, and test procedures.
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Aggregate and synthesize technical inputs from cross-functional teams, including flight test, hardware, software, and operations.