Technical Writer - Temporary (Top Secret Clearance)

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

TECHNICAL WRITER - TEMPORARY (TOP SECRET CLEARANCE)

Starshield is searching for a technical writer to be responsible for compiling and updating technical specifications and requirements documents for cryptographic and security systems. The ideal candidate will effectively collaborate with software and hardware engineers to produce high-quality documents to aid certification efforts. This job requires learning technical concepts, understanding the necessary deliverables, and good project management skills. We are looking for candidates who are self-directed, who take initiative, and who can drive progress in the face of ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain technical and requirements documents, including but not limited to security evaluation documents for security systems, verification and validation plans, and design documentation
• Collaborate with software engineers to produce concise descriptions of software functionality for a technical audience
• Oversee the timely delivery of required documentation to external evaluators
• Propose and develop improvements to requirements management systems
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 3+ years of professional experience as a technical writer in lieu of a degree
• 1+ years of technical writing experience
• Experience with version control systems (e.g. Git)
• Top Secret/SCI clearance
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing requirements documents for information security standards
• Experience with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Teams, etc)
• Excellent written English and grammar
• Experience developing written test plans for security evaluations
• Ability to quickly learn new technical information and relate technical information in precise terms
• Experience with project management tools
• Experience with LaTeX
  
  

Additional Requirements

• Must be willing to travel (approximately 10%) to other SpaceX locations, as necessary
• Must be willing to work long hours and occasional weekends when necessary to support proposal or critical project timelines
• Note that an active clearance may provide the opportunity for you to work on sensitive SpaceX missions. If so, you will be subject to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing
  
  

Itar Requirements

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C.
• 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C.
• 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
  
  

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.