Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Sphinx Defense is a company focused on building software to address complex national security challenges in Space. They are seeking a Technical Writer to develop and manage technical documentation for software systems and space-ground programs, ensuring clarity and compliance across engineering workflows.
Responsibilities
- 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
Skills
- 5-10 years of experience in technical writing, ideally supporting software systems or highly technical programs
- Experience documenting software systems, APIs, or distributed architectures
- Understanding of 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
- Ability to 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
- Meaningful equity ownership
- Profit sharing
- Employer 401(k) contribution
- 100% employer covered medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents
Company Overview
Sphinx Defense builds software to solve complex national security problems for america and its allies. It was founded in 2020, and is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia, USA, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is https://sphinxdefense.com.