Technical Product Writer - Software Systems

· Write user stories and acceptance criteria that drive development

· Translate complex system behavior into clear, structured requirements

· Help define how systems should work, not just describe them

· Create user guides, operator guides, and developer documentation

· Write documentation that supports real-world usage

· Ensure documentation evolves alongside the software

· Write release notes that clearly communicate changes and impact

· Partner with engineers to capture meaningful updates

· Make it easy for users to understand what changed and why it matters

· Work directly with engineers and operators to gather information

· Ask questions that eliminate ambiguity

· Ensure what is built aligns with how it will be used

· Establish templates, standards, and best practices

· Organize documentation with strong version control

· Improve how the team captures and shares knowledge

· Engage with deployed systems and test environments

· Capture insights from real usage

· Support documentation during integration and deployment

· Think like a builder, not just a writer

· Turn ambiguity into clarity

· Work directly with engineers and technical systems

· Care about usability as much as accuracy

· Take ownership without waiting for direction

· At least 2 years of experience writing software-focused documentation

· 3 to 7 years of technical writing or product documentation experience

· Ability to understand and communicate technical systems clearly

· Experience working in engineering environments

· Strong organizational and communication skills

· Ability to obtain a security clearance

· Experience writing user stories or working in Agile teams

· Familiarity with software development workflows and CI/CD

· Experience with documentation tools (Markdown, Confluence, Git)

· Exposure to autonomy, robotics, or defense systems

· Active security clearance