Technical Writer, Capella Space

• Bachelor’s degree in Technical Communication, English, Engineering, or related field
• 3–5 years of experience in technical writing, training content development, or proposal development in a technical or government contracting environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe PDF production tools
• Demonstrated ability to work with cross-functional technical teams and synthesize input into cohesive, clear, and compliant written products
• Strong organizational and editing skills with attention to detail and version control
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

• Capella Space is seeking a Technical Writer to join our Growth organization, supporting both internal training development and external proposal capture efforts. This dual-role position is responsible for translating complex technical concepts into clear, engaging, and compliant written materials that advance learning outcomes and support business growth
• As part of the Learning & Development team, the Technical Writer will collaborate with subject-matter experts, instructional designers, engineers, and program managers to develop training guides, e-learning and instructional materials for Capella’s workforce
• In parallel, this role will provide part-time proposal support to the Capture and Business Development teams, contributing to white papers, RFP responses, and customer-facing documentation that reflect Capella’s mission, capabilities, and innovation in space-based sensing
• This is an exciting opportunity for a writer who thrives at the intersection of technical storytelling, education, and strategic growth, helping to shape both how we teach internally and how we communicate externally
• Develop, edit, and maintain instructional content including training manuals, job aids, process documentation, and e-learning scripts and storyboards for both internal and customer-facing learning and development needs
• Partner with engineers and functional leads to convey complex satellite, SAR, and quantum-secure technology concepts in clear, accessible language
• Collaborate with the Capture team for government and commercial proposals, resumes, technical narratives, past performance summaries, and compliance matrices
• Engage with Product to translate technical product features into compelling customer materials, such as product and marketing site content, release notes, support articles, detailed specification documents, white papers, blog posts, and customer success stories
• Ensure all materials adhere to corporate branding, voice, and version-control standards, adapting language for both technical and non-technical audiences
• Support creation of technical glossaries, templates, and style guides for internal documentation
• Manage multiple projects under tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy, consistency, and compliance with Capella and customer standards
• Support peer reviews, configuration management, and production of final deliverables for submission