TECHNICAL WRITER (FALCON PLANNING)
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.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of professional technical writing experience in an aerospace, manufacturing, or production environment
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- 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
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be willing to occasionally work extended hours and weekends as needed
- Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral
- Willing to support as needed, nights and weekends
- Comfortable working in a high-stress environment balancing several projects at any given time and the flexibility to adjust for abrupt changes in strategic direction
- Occasional travel may be required based on specific project tasks
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.
