Technical Writer

About BurnBot

BurnBot provides systematic fuels treatment solutions to prevent destructive wildfires. We're firefighters, scientists, engineers, prescribed fire practitioners, ecologists, and community members who are answering the call to scale fuel treatment capacity. Our modern fuel treatment system recognizes and supports conservation efforts with a clean, smoke-free process. We need technology to amplify our workforces with targeted use of synthetic fire to treat fuel loads 10x faster than previously possible.

The Role

BurnBot, Inc. is seeking a Technical Writer to join our Science & Technology team, with a core responsibility of producing clear, accurate, and user-friendly documentation for all technologies invented or developed at BurnBot. This includes writing technical specifications, assembly guides, operator manuals, maintenance procedures, and safety documentation for a range of proprietary machines, systems, and tools.

This role will work in close partnership with both R&D engineers and Field Operations teams to ensure documentation reflects real-world use cases and supports safe, consistent, and effective deployment of BurnBot technology. A strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and maintaining an organized, well-functioning workshop is essential to success in this role.

This role is an exempt role with an annual compensation range of $110,000-$140,000. However, we do consider many factors when creating job offers, including (but not limited to), the role, location, responsibilities, experience, training, education, and skillset.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain technical documentation for all BurnBot-developed and/or operated equipment, tools, and systems, including:

• • Technical specifications

  • User and operator manuals

  • Assembly and disassembly procedures

  • Maintenance and troubleshooting guides

  • Safety protocols and compliance documentation

• Collaborate closely with engineering, product development, and field operations teams to gather information and ensure accuracy.

• Translate complex technical concepts into clear, concise, and actionable content for a range of audiences, including field technicians, engineers, partners, and internal staff.

• Organize and manage a centralized documentation system for current and legacy technologies.

• Support version control and continuous updates as new iterations of equipment are developed.

• Contribute to knowledge transfer efforts between Science & Technology and Operations.

• Ensure documentation aligns with industry standards for safety, compliance, and usability.

• Contribute to preparation of documentation for patent applications.

• Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience

• 3 years of technical writing experience, preferably in hardware, mechanical systems, or industrial technology.

• Experience working closely with engineers, technicians, or field teams to document physical equipment and systems.

• Ability to interpret technical drawings, CAD models, schematics, and specifications.

• Strong writing and editing skills with attention to clarity, structure, and accuracy.

• Proficiency in tools such as Google Workspace, Adobe Creative Suite, Markdown, or documentation platforms (e.g., Notion, Confluence, or GitBook).

• Familiarity with safety standards and regulatory documentation is a plus.

• Experience working in a startup or fast-paced R&D environment is preferred.

• Physical ability to lift/push/pull weights of up to 50lbs with regularity.

• Ability to bend, twist, lift, reach, grasp and climb various surfaces and heights for 8 hours per day.

• Be able to commute around to job sites in, but not limited to, northern California.

• Passion for Burnbot’s mission 

It would be cool if…

• Experience working in or with wildfire, prescribed fire or other land management organizations.

• Have knowledge of patent documentation.

• Have advanced skills in making diagrams and schematics.

Still interested? Please apply by sending your resume to careers@burnbot.com or visiting our job postings on Indeed. 

Burnbot is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including but not limited to, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with one or more disabilities, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at 415-795-9124 or careers@burnbot.com.

Salary : $110,000 - $140,000