Technical Writer

Rocket Lab Rocket Lab is a vertically integrated provider of small launch services, satellites, and spacecraft components. Our mission is to open access to space to improve life on Earth. Our team is over 1,300 people strong and we’re adding to it every week. Collaboration is at our core – every idea is heard, and everyone makes a difference. Teams are nimble, decisions are made quickly, and we are action oriented. SPACE SYSTEMS This is a rare opportunity to play a key role in Rocket Lab’s evolution into an end-to-end space company that delivers launch, spacecraft, and on-orbit operations. The Space Systems Division is shaping Rocket Lab’s future with Photon, our brand of high-performance satellites, enabling innovative missions in low Earth orbit and beyond including missions for NASA to LEO, the Moon, and Mars and commercial customers including leading the design and manufacture of 17 high power telecommunication spacecraft buses for Globalstar. Rocket Lab is also growing spacecraft components business, anchored on the acquisition of Sinclair Interplanetary manufacturing reaction wheels and star trackers in Toronto, SolAero Technologies manufacturing solar power and primary structure solutions in Albuquerque, Planetary Systems Corporation manufacturing launch separation systems in Silver Spring, and Advanced Solutions, Inc. provider flight and ground software as a service in Denver. Our component’s business is key to vertically integrating our spacecraft solutions and enabling constellations for customers. TECHNICAL WRITER Based at Rocket Lab's Colorado location in Littleton, the Technical Writer is responsible for creating, maintaining all technical documentation for Space Systems Software. You will support the Senior Manager of Products and Space Systems organization, with deliverables required for internal leadership, board of directors, and investors. Work Centers include: Critical Work Centers + Product Lines WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO: Learn and document the state of the art ASI By Rocket Lab Product Suite. Ensure documents are kept under change control management and properly stored within RL Confluence site. Creation and maintenance of documentation templates, layout guides, and graphics resources. Collaborate with functional teams to help architect and implement designs YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in Communications with a focus in Aerospace, or Engineering Expert knowledge of desktop publishing tools, including Adobe FrameMaker and Microsoft Word Experience in other elements of Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe publishing tools and editing, layout, and production of technical documents, which include graphics, tables, and other embedded content Experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams Excellent writing and editing skills, including expert-level understanding of grammar, punctuation, and spelling THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE: Master's Degree in Technical Writing or Technical Communication, Professional Writing, or Communications. Understanding of the Unified Modeling Language (UML). Experience converting engineering instructions and information into content intended for a variety of audiences and ability levels Work experience in the Aerospace and/or Defense industry Experience writing conceptual topics and step-by-step workflows by collaborating with subject matter experts to produce and maintain help documentation. Ability to write technical content for maintenance technical manuals including installation, test, repair, and troubleshooting procedures. Ability to acquire and verify subject matter content by interviewing workers engaged in developing products, observing production methods, referring to engineering drawings, notes, manuals, and similar publications. Ability to write using clear and concise language that adheres to customer established standards and conventions. Work efficiently individually as well as actively participate in integrated teams. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Good communication skills, via multiple platforms (e.g., instant messaging, email, phone, video conference, etc.) IMPORTANT INFORMATION To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Rocket Lab USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment with Rocket Lab USA is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.   The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.  In addition to base salary, Rocket Lab offers a comprehensive total compensation offer package based on individual qualifications and experience, including company stock. Employees will also be eligible for medical, dental, vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plan options, and to purchase discounted stock through Rocket Lab's Employee Stock Purchase Program. Pay Range (CO Only) $22 — $22 USD Important information: FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY: To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S Department of State. Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Rocket Lab, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND OFFICES ONLY: For security reasons background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers being made to an applicant.  These checks will include nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the United States' International Traffic in Arms Regulations.  Under these Regulations, you may be ineligible for this role if you do not hold citizenship of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the European Union or a country that is part of NATO, or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality.  For more information on these Regulations, click here  ITAR Regulations.