Technical Writer

We are recruiting to fill a temporary position, up to 3 months (non-benefit eligible). Position is located onsite at our Hood River Oregon office.

Trillium designs and manufactures imaging solutions primarily for the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) market. Trillium's stabilized camera systems are best-in-class for their size, weight and power, and Trillium's feature-rich user interface is clean and user-friendly. The Trillium team together has close to 300 years of experience in unmanned systems. See www.trilliumeng.com for more information. Trillium is located in Hood River, Oregon. 1 hour east of Portland Oregon in the central Columbia River Gorge area.

Trillium Engineering is an equal-opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, Trillium Engineering prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, marital or family status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Trillium Engineering conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

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Purpose of Position: This position is responsible for creating, editing, and maintaining high-quality documentation that supports the design, assembly, testing, and operation of electro-mechanical systems. This role translates complex engineering and manufacturing processes into clear, concise, and accessible content for technicians, engineers, customers, and compliance requirements. The Technical Writer collaborates with engineering, production, and quality teams to ensure accurate, compliant, and usable documentation.

Summary Of Essential Job Functions

• Develop, update, and manage technical documentation such as:
• Manufacturing work instructions
• Standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Customer-facing user guides and addenda
• Author and publish content within a structured content management environment using a content management system
• Ensure documentation complies with company standards for accuracy, consistency, and usability.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) to capture technical details and ensure accuracy.
• Create illustrations, diagrams, and step-by-step procedures for gimbal system assembly and integration.
• Ensure documents comply with internal standards, customer requirements, and applicable industry/regulatory standards (e.g., aerospace, defense, ITAR, ISO).
• Conduct interviews with subject matter experts (SMEs) to extract and verify technical content.
• Edit and standardize engineering reports, specifications, and test documentation for clarity and consistency.
• Support training initiatives by creating instructional materials and multimedia content for internal teams and external customers.
• Ensure documents are accessible to multiple audiences, including technicians, engineers, program managers, and customers.
• Maintain version control and documentation history in accordance with change management processes.
• Organize and maintain content libraries, templates, and documentation workflows.
• Identify and implement improvements to documentation processes and tools.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Education And Experience Qualifications

• One year of experience as a technical writer or in a related documentation role.
• Familiarity with single-sourcing, topic-based authoring, and structured writing.
• Demonstrated experience with MadCap Flare or similar component content management systems (CCMS).
• Experience working with complex technical information. Knowledge of content lifecycle management and documentation best practices.
• Experience working in manufacturing, software, or technical service environments.
• Experience working independently and managing multiple documentation projects simultaneously.
• Familiarity with XML, HTML/CSS, or version control systems (e.g., Git) preferred.
  
  

Physical Demands Of Position

• Physically able to lift up to 20 pounds (materials/equipment)
• Effective use of a laptop computer and mobile phone to exchange information.
  
  

Competencies And Skills Requirements

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent team skills and team-oriented.
• Excellent time management skills and meets deadlines.
• Flexible; able to multitask in response to time-sensitive and changing situations.
• Effective listening skills.
• Objective, solution-oriented problem-solving skills.
• Handles highly sensitive and confidential information.
• Resourceful, able to network and connect people to appropriate resources.
• Technology savvy, comfortable using MS software products.
• Strong planning and organizational skills and follow-through.
• Resilient, stays positive and solution-oriented.
• Perceptive, discovers underlying issues in situations and re-states them in a helpful way.
• Self-starter with a strong work ethic, able to work without direct supervision.
  
  

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.