Skyryse

Lead Technical Writer

Skyryse · El Segundo, CA

Posted 6 days ago · $120,000 - $160,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
6 days
Skyryse's roles stay open a median of 56 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
95% of Skyryse's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Skyryse
high
12 stale, 0 reposted of 21 open
Hiring momentum
24 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-08

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Skyryse's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Skyryse.

About this role

The Lead Technical Writer at Skyryse will be responsible for creating and managing technical documentation throughout the product lifecycle. This role involves collaborating with engineers, project managers, and pilots to produce clear manuals and training materials while ensuring documentation quality through version control and feedback processes. The position is based in El Segundo, CA and requires strong expertise in technical writing within the aerospace industry.

Our read on this posting4.0out of 5
benefits
2/5
freshness
5/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
5/5

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What you need

  • Bachelors of Science degree in Communications, STEM, or other related field
  • 5+ years of technical writing experience
  • 2+ years of experience in the aerospace industry
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat

Nice to have

  • Familiarity with FAA technical publication standards, aviation documentation guidance, and industry specifications
  • Experience working at a startup
  • Product Launch / Full Lifecycle experience
  • Proficiency with Git, Asciidoctor, VS Code, and Docs-as-Code authoring workflows
  • Experience using Python and Ruby to support documentation automation

What you get

  • Salary: $140,000 - $170,000 depending on experience
  • Valuable stock option plan
  • Heavily subsidized medical, dental and vision plans
  • 20 days of paid time off (PTO) and 5 sick days annually

Worth weighing

  • The salary range is provided but may vary based on location and experience.
  • The role requires a strong background in aerospace technical writing, which may limit candidates without this experience.
  • No specific information about the team size or company culture is provided beyond a general description.

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Listed by Skyryse on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-08. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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