Technical Writer (Aerospace)

Location: Onsite in Penrose, Colorado, United States

Salary: $35.00–$41.00 per hour

Company

hirify.global develops mission-critical technologies for space, defense, and national security applications.

What you will do

• Author, revise, maintain, and control SOPs, work instructions, batch records, traveler documents, process control documents, and product specifications.
• Develop hazard analyses, including JHAs, PHAs, and Explosive Safety Site Plans, in collaboration with safety personnel.
• Support the Quality Management System through quality procedures, nonconformance reports, CAPA records, audit findings, FAIRs, and related quality documentation.
• Create training materials, visual aids, competency assessments, and training records covering explosive safety, PPE, handling procedures, and regulatory compliance.
• Gather and verify technical information with engineers, chemists, safety officers, quality personnel, and production supervisors.
• Manage document reviews, revision schedules, document status, and compliance deadlines.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Technical Communication, English, Journalism, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related field, or an associate's degree with at least four years of relevant experience in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
• At least three years of technical writing experience in manufacturing, defense, chemical, or another regulated industrial environment.
• Experience writing SOPs, work instructions, or regulatory documentation in a compliance-driven setting.
• Exceptional written English communication skills and the ability to produce clear, concise, and unambiguous technical prose.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and controlled document management systems; working knowledge of document control and revision history management.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident and able to pass a federal background investigation consistent with ATF and applicable DoD requirements.

Nice to have

• Experience with explosives, pyrotechnics, propellants, ammunition, or defense manufacturing.
• Familiarity with ATF 27 CFR Part 555, DoD Explosives Safety standards, OSHA Process Safety Management requirements, and GHS/HazCom.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible Time Off and wellness programs supporting work-life balance and physical and mental well-being.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and families, with substantial company-paid benefits.
• 401(k) plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%.
• Flexible gym membership options and additional voluntary benefits.
• Mission-driven environment focused on space, defense, and national security technology.