Lead Technical Writer (Aviation)

TL;DR

Lead Technical Writer (Aviation/Systems): Leading a team of writers and serving as a senior individual contributor to create operations and maintenance documentation for air traffic control systems with an accent on translating complex technical information into user-friendly guides. Focus on managing documentation baselines, aligning with subject matter experts, and ensuring strict conformance to FAA requirements.

Location: Ideally based in Columbia, Maryland; remote positions may be considered for exceptional candidates. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

Salary: $90,000–$120,000

Company

hirify.global is a global technology corporation specializing in Test & Measurement, Technology Systems, and Networks & Cybersecurity.

What you will do

• Develop and lead project plans for the creation and delivery of Technical Manuals for air traffic control and other systems.
• Author and maintain system maintenance and operation manuals, illustrated parts breakdowns, and troubleshooting guides.
• Create diagrams, workflows, and illustrations to enable easy-to-follow steps for system users and maintainers.
• Lead and mentor a team of technical writers, establishing standards and balancing workload.
• Collaborate with international departments, including Service Operations, Production, and Engineering, to manage project risks and timelines.
• Manage documentation baselines, version control, and track engineering changes for current releases.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Communications, Technical Writing, or a related field.
• 10+ years of technical writing experience, including project management.
• Direct experience with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) technical manual requirements.
• Technical knowledge of IP Networking systems or Voice Communication Systems (VoIP experience is a plus).
• Proficiency in information structures such as HTML, XML, and SGML.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident capable of obtaining a suitability determination via background investigation.

Nice to have

• Previous experience leading a small team.
• Familiarity with the ASD S1000D documentation specification.
• Experience with editorial tools such as EAGLE or Cosima.

Culture & Benefits

• Named by Newsweek as one of the Best American Mid-Sized Workplaces in 2026.
• Opportunity to work within a global technology company with 14,000 employees.
• Comprehensive total compensation including base salary, variable pay, and benefits.
• International exposure with travel opportunities (up to 15%), primarily to Europe.