Job Title: Technical Writer (Engineering / Validation)
Location: Irvine, CA (SoCal) OR Palo Alto, CA (Onsite)
Duration: 6-12+ Months Contract
** W2-Visa-independent candidates required **
Job Summary:
We are seeking a Technical Writer with a strong engineering background to create high-quality documentation for complex hardware and software products. The role involves working closely with engineering, product, and support teams to develop technical reports, validation documentation, and user guides.
This position requires the ability to analyze raw technical data and convert it into structured, clear, and accurate documentation.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain technical documentation including:
Validation Compliance Test Reports
Test plans, procedures, and specifications
Create user-focused content such as product guides, installation manuals, and application documentation
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, product, and support
Perform end-to-end documentation lifecycle: research, structuring, writing, editing, and publishing
Maintain document version control for digital and print formats
Ensure documentation is scalable and can be translated across multiple regions/languages
Continuously update documentation based on product enhancements and feedback
Required Qualifications:
2+ years of experience in technical writing (hardware/software products)
Strong engineering background (mandatory)
Ability to understand and interpret complex technical data
Experience creating validation reports, specifications, and test documentation
Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
Preferred Skills:
Experience with structured/content-based writing
Familiarity with tools such as MadCap Flare, Oxygen XML, or HTML-based authoring tools
Exposure to electrical, mechanical, or system-level documentation
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