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Technical Writer

Actalent
Phoenix, AZ Contractor
POSTED ON 3/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/20/2026
Job Title: Technical WriterJob Description

We are seeking a skilled Technical Writer to join our team, specializing in the creation and management of certification and compliance documentation in support of FAA Part 23 certification activities. This role requires a professional who can effectively collaborate with engineering and test teams to ensure all documentation meets regulatory and quality standards.

Responsibilities
  • Author, edit, and manage certification reports, compliance reports, and test reports.
  • Work closely with engineering and test teams to capture objective evidence, test results, and rationale for compliance findings.
  • Develop and maintain certification documentation sets, including compliance matrices, verification plans, test procedures, and status trackers.
  • Ensure documents are consistent, clear, formatted correctly, and ready for customer or regulatory review.
  • Coordinate documentation reviews with cross-functional stakeholders, including systems, software, hardware, flight test, safety, and quality teams.
  • Support configuration control through versioning, baselines, document change tracking, and review cycles.
Essential Skills
  • Demonstrated experience in creating certification and test reports for aerospace programs.
  • Working knowledge of FAA FAR Part 23 airworthiness standards and certification documentation expectations.
  • Strong technical writing ability, capable of turning engineering inputs into clear, structured, audit-ready documentation.
  • Aerospace industry experience in a regulated, compliance-driven environment.
  • Familiarity with STC programs, FAA Accepted Means of Compliance, safety-critical development/certification frameworks, and DO-178.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • At least 3 years of aerospace industry experience in technical writing.
  • At least 3 years of experience creating Certification and Test Reports.
  • Professional experience working with FAR Part 23.
Work Environment

This position is fully remote, allowing for flexibility in your work environment while engaging in challenging projects within the aviation, space, and defense industries.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Phoenix, AZ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $60.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 2, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

  • Hiring diverse talent
  • Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
  • Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
  • Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $50 - $60

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