Description

Intrepid Control Systems is seeking a detail-oriented and technically proficient Technical Writer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for creating, maintaining, and improving technical documentation that supports our products and solutions.

You will collaborate closely with engineering, product management, and support teams to ensure documentation is accurate, clear, and aligned with product functionality. This position is ideal for someone who can translate moderately complex technical concepts into clear, user-friendly content for a technical audience.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

Apply knowledge management practices to manage technical content across products with an emphasis on consistency, traceability, and accessibility.
Develop, edit, and maintain technical documentation, including user guides, manuals, API documentation, and application notes
Collaborate with subject matter experts (e.g., software and hardware engineers) to gather and validate technical information
Translate complex technical information into clear, concise, and user-friendly content
Maintain documentation in alignment with product releases and updates
Organize and improve existing documentation and content structure
Support internal teams (e.g., support, engineering) with documentation needs
Follow established documentation standards, templates, and version control practices
Manage multiple documentation projects and meet established deadlines

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Technical Writing, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience
3–6 years of technical writing experience in a technical environment
Experience working with technical subject matter experts
Strong written communication and editing skills
Familiarity with documentation tools (e.g., MadCap Flare, Confluence, Markdown, reStructuredText, or similar)
Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git or similar)

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in the automotive, embedded systems, or electronics industries
Experience creating system diagrams or block diagrams to communicate complex concepts
Familiarity with vehicle communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet, FlexRay)
Basic understanding of APIs and software development concepts

Skills & Competencies

Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Strong collaboration and communication skills
Problem-solving ability and adaptability

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