Technical Writer

Sphinx Defense

Technical Writer responsible for creating technical documentation supporting software systems and space programs at Sphinx Defense. Collaborating closely with engineering and product teams to ensure clarity and compliance in documentation.

Posted 5/22/2026full-timeRemote • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $106,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

TypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Leading the development of high-quality technical documentation for complex software systems and space ground architectures
Creating and maintaining system documentation, user guides, API documentation, and operational procedures
Translating technical requirements, architecture, and workflows into clear, concise written materials
Establishing and enforcing documentation standards, processes, and style guidelines across programs
Ensuring documentation aligns with government requirements, compliance frameworks, and contract deliverables
Reviewing and editing technical content for clarity, accuracy, and consistency
Partnering with engineers and program teams to gather and validate technical information
Driving documentation best practices across engineering and program contributors

Requirements

What you’ll need

5-10 years of experience in technical writing, ideally supporting software systems or highly technical programs
Experience documenting software systems, APIs, or distributed architectures
Understand how to align documentation with government or regulated program requirements (e.g., compliance, deliverables, audits)
Skilled at translating complex technical concepts into clear, structured documentation for varied audiences
Experience using version control and documentation management tools, and can effectively maintain documentation throughout the software development lifecycle
Highly detail-oriented with strong editing and proofreading skills
Can manage multiple documentation efforts and priorities in a fast-paced environment
Comfortable working cross-functionally and asking the right questions to get clarity
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS/SCI security clearance.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Compensation includes competitive salary
Meaningful equity ownership
Profit sharing
Employer 401(k) contribution
100% employer covered medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents.

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Hard Skills & Tools

technical writingdocumentation standardsAPI documentationsystem documentationeditingproofreadingsoftware development lifecyclecompliance documentationtranslating technical conceptsdocumentation best practices

Soft Skills

detail-orientedcross-functional collaborationclarity in communicationtime managementprioritizationproblem-solvingadaptabilityorganizational skillsinterpersonal skillscritical thinking

Certifications

U.S. TS/SCI security clearance