Senior Technical Writer- Temporary

Company Overview

Imagine a piloted air taxi that takes off vertically, then quietly carries you and your fellow passengers over the congested city streets below, enabling you to spend more time with the people and places that matter most. Since 2009, our team has worked steadily to make this dream a reality. We've designed and tested many generations of prototype aircraft capable of serving in a network of electric air taxis.

We're looking for talented, committed individuals to join our team as we push onward toward certifying the Joby aircraft, scaling our manufacturing, and launching our initial commercial service.

Overview

Joby Aviation is seeking a highly organized, passionate Senior Technical Writer to help make our EVTOL electric aircraft. This is a contract position. The Joby Aviation team is made up of extremely talented, hardworking, proactive, and hands-on individuals, operating in a very fast-paced and rewarding environment. Come help us build advanced electrical powertrains as we make a mark in the transportation industry.

Responsibilities

The Senior Technical Writer develops, standardizes, and copyedits high-quality web-based manufacturing instructions and Joby Manufacturing Process documents (JMP) at our San Carlos facility. The ideal applicant possesses technical expertise, demonstrates good communication and writing abilities, and can collaborate well with other writers, project managers, engineers, product managers, and manufacturing technicians. The roles and responsibilities will include:

* Develop high-quality web-based manufacturing instructional documentation on proprietary authoring and version control systems

* Create content for how-to, user instructions, and tutorials for technical and manufacturing based subjects (JMPs)

* Revise existing documents to match new functionality and integrated priorities

* Develop visual content to compliment the written instructions

* Apply Joby Standards across multiple documented procedures for multiple manufacturing teams

Required

* Bachelor's degree in relevant field

* 8+ years of professional writing experience

* Attention to detail for technical accuracy and consistency within minimalism writing style

* Proven experience in comprehending and translating technical information for a targeted audience

* Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines

* The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment without the need for supervision

* Hands-on experience with workflow tools and source control systems such as Jira/Confluence

* Experience with SharePoint, PowerPoint, Excel, and Slack highly encouraged

* Results-driven approach and problem-solving ability

* Experience with documentation workflows and content reuse strategies

* Knowledge of basic manufacturing strategies and requirements is an added advantage

Desired

* Technical writing experience in high-tech, consumer electronics, or mobility

* Basic photography skills

* Knowledge of manufacturing methods and strategies

* Experience with First Resonance Ion MES

Additional Information

This is a temporary role. The target base pay for this position is $43-$78/hr the compensation package will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.