Senior Technical Writer

At Firestorm, we’re on a mission to revolutionize how defense solutions are designed and delivered. Our goal is to empower U.S. ally nations to effectively deter aggressors—regardless of their defense budget—through innovative, cost‑efficient technologies. We call this vision “democratized deterrence.” As a VC‑backed company at the intersection of defense and Silicon Valley, we’re pioneering the development of mission‑adaptable aerial vehicles that put power back into the hands of operators.

By prioritizing operator effectiveness, we’re forging a new era of aerial vehicle design and aiming to upend the traditional defense procurement model by delivering world‑class capabilities at a fraction of the usual cost. Join us at Firestorm as we redefine defense procurement, making cutting‑edge technology accessible to all.
About The Role At Firestorm Labs, driving business growth and equipping end‑users with clear, effective documentation is essential to mission success. As a Senior Technical Writer supporting the Advanced Manufacturing, xCell team, your mission is to partner closely with product, engineering and the business development team to deliver accurate, updated and easy‑to‑understand documentation. You will play a key role in creating instructional materials and technical manuals, ensuring our teams are fully equipped for continuity of operations and supporting customers effectively.

This role will work closely with our broader engineering teams to develop and manage documentation that supports all phases of execution for the xCell product line. You’ll produce user manuals, system guides, SOPs, and instructor‑led training materials tailored to defense audiences. This is a unique opportunity to shape the knowledge infrastructure behind next‑generation manufacturing, define documentation strategies and processes that scale with Firestorm’s growth, and ensure clarity, consistency, and operational readiness.

What You’ll Do

• Develop, maintain, and organize comprehensive technical documentation for the xCell product line, including user manuals, system guides, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Create training content, including manuals and instructor‑led training materials, aligned with military training standards and frameworks (e.g., ADDIE, SAT).
• Translate complex technical information into clear, concise and user‑friendly documentation for both technical and non‑technical audiences, particularly warfighters and support teams.
• Ensure all documentation complies with relevant military standards (e.g., MIL‑STD‑40051, MIL‑HDBK‑1222) and internal quality guidelines.
• Work cross‑functionally with engineers, product managers and training personnel to gather source material, validate content accuracy, and align documentation with system updates and milestones.
• Participate in technical reviews, demos, validation events, and training development sessions to gather insights and support continuous improvement.
• Manage version control, organize documentation libraries, and support knowledge management across the xCell program.
• Help define and implement scalable documentation processes, style guides, and templates to support future growth and consistency.
• Develop and maintain technical manuals, operational procedures, checklists, templates, troubleshooting guides, and release notes to support end users and internal teams.
• Create and contribute to documentation style guides, processes, lifecycle workflows, and toolkits to improve quality, efficiency, and scalability of documentation efforts.
• Review and edit documents for clarity, consistency, accuracy, and technical integrity.
• Incorporate visuals (e.g., graphics, diagrams, flowcharts) and multimedia assets to enhance the learning experience and usability of documentation.
• Identify gaps or risks in documentation efforts, proposing and implementing solutions to keep projects on track.
• Help build a culture of technical writing and documentation by developing training, templates, and process improvements to enable contributions across the company.

• Bachelor’s degree in Technical Writing, English, Communications, or a related field.
• Minimum 6 years of…