Viasat · 4 hours ago
Technical Writer
Carlsbad, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$78K/yr - $124K/yr
5+ years expViasat is a global communications company on a mission to deliver connections that change the world. They are seeking an experienced Technical Writer to generate technical documents related to software and hardware, and to support various teams within the Carlsbad Secure Network Systems Department.
Telecom & CommunicationsInternetOptical CommunicationTelecommunications
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide SNS documentation support to increase engineering efficiency, consistency, and quality
Establish documentation standards and ensure adherence to industry standards (e.g., DoD, Mil, NIST, ISO, etc.)
Provide graphic design and publication support
Provide configuration management and quality control
Analyze product specifications, use products, and work with subject matter experts
Perform other document release activities as needed (e.g., translations coordination, technical reviews, etc.)
Test documentation deliverables against product functionality
Qualification
Required
5-8 years of technical writing experience in the networking/software/hardware/cybersecurity space
Secret Clearance required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Experience reading technical schematics
Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, concise documentation for varying audiences
Experience working with assembly/sub-assembly build records
Strong interpersonal and communications skills
Working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, and complex environment
Comfortable and effective working under pressure and practicing strong organizational skills when faced with multiple, time-sensitive priorities
Solid critical thinking, problem resolution, and time management skills
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment; taking photos and notes in constrained areas
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint
Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud Suite; Photoshop and Illustrator
Preferred
Confluence – Wiki Design
SolidWorks – CAD Design
Visual Basic – Application Tools
Electronic documentation authoring tools – Adobe FrameMaker, MadCap Flare, or SGML/XML
Computer networking experience
DoD or Military experience
Benefits
Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package
A range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits
Company
Viasat
Viasat is a global communications company that offers satellite services.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.16BKey Investors
UK Space AgencyNASA
2025-11-21Grant· $1.15M
2024-09-09Post Ipo Debt· $1.98B
2023-09-13Post Ipo Debt· $733.4M
Leadership Team
Andy Lincoln
Chief Engineer
Don Buchman
President Aviation
Recent News
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