Staff Technical Writer, X-BAT (R4997)

Shield AI
Dallas, US
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Aimed at senior technical writers with aerospace or avionics experience who thrive in embedded engineering environments.

Best fit for

  • Technical writers experienced in aerospace system documentation
    — “translating highly complex aerospace, avionics, and autonomy systems
  • Candidates comfortable working closely with engineering teams
    — “embedded within engineering and flight test environments
  • Writers adept at documenting full lifecycle system development
    — “across all program phases, from early design and system development

Things to consider

  • Role requires direct support for autonomous aircraft systems
    — “directly support X-BAT platform documentation
  • Must produce documentation for both operators and maintainers
    — “operator manuals, maintenance procedures, system descriptions

How to stand out

  • Showcase experience with autonomy systems in aerospace applications
    — “next-generation autonomous aircraft systems
  • Demonstrate structured documentation approaches for technical audiences
    — “precise, usable technical documentation
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Mid

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What success looks like

  • precise technical documentation
  • supporting X-BAT platform
Typical background
technical writing experienceaerospace background

Skills & requirements

Required

Technical WritingAerospace DocumentationAutonomy SystemsFlight Test Environments

Preferred

Experience With Shield AI ProductsKnowledge Of Hivemind Enterprise

About the role

Original posting from Shield AI via Lever

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. 

Job Description:

Shield AI is seeking an experienced X-BAT Technical Writer / Editor to support the development, integration, and operational lifecycle of next-generation autonomous aircraft systems. This role is embedded within engineering and flight test environments and is responsible for translating highly complex aerospace, avionics, and autonomy systems into precise, usable technical documentation.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience working alongside engineers and subject matter experts to produce clear, structured documentation across all program phases, from early design and system development through initial flight testing and sustained mission operations. This position will directly support X-BAT platform documentation, including operator manuals, maintenance procedures, system descriptions, and mission support materials.

Source: Shield AI careers (Lever)

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