Contract Technical Writer (1099)

HawkEye 360 seeks to engage a Senior Technical Writer on a 1099 independent‑contractor basis to strengthen our technical and customer‑facing documentation. This role will produce clear, accurate content that simplifies complex product and solution details for post‑sale users while ensuring consistency across all materials. The contractor will work closely with Product Management, Engineering, Product Marketing, and customer‑facing teams, and will support key knowledge‑management and enablement initiatives across the organization.

Location: Washington, DC metro area with ability to visit our Herndon, VA office.

Description Of Services / Scope Of Work

Services to be Provided:

Contractor will be responsible for creating and maintaining a variety of technical and customer-facing materials. Key responsibilities include:

• Documentation & Content Development
• Create, edit, and maintain technical documentation (user guide content: tasks, concepts, referential topics).
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear, concise, and accurate language tailored to a post-sale audience.
• Develop consistent document templates and style guides for internal use.
• Collaboration & Research
• Partner with Product Managers, Product Marketing Manager, Engineers, and customer-facing teams to gather accurate technical and business context.
• Participate in product and solution reviews to ensure documentation reflects latest updates and compliance requirements.
• Knowledge Management & Enablement
• Improve and manage centralized repository of product documentation for company-wide access and version control.
• Assist as available the development of technical documents for other teams and efforts.
• Support enablement initiatives that bridge technical understanding with capture and go-to-market strategy.