Technical Writer – Satellite Operations Handbook (Editor-in-Chief) – Opportunity

📍 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada (Work arrangement to be confirmed; on-site or hybrid based on project requirements) 📄 Employment Type: Full-Time / Contract (To be confirmed) 🚀 Start Date: TBA 💰 Compensation: TBD -- based on skills and experience Important Screening Requirements Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. Must possess excellent written English communication skills. Strong working knowledge of satellite systems and spacecraft engineering documentation is required. About the Role We are seeking a Technical Writer – Satellite Operations Handbook (Editor-in-Chief) to lead the development and maintenance of a mission-critical Satellite Operations Handbook used throughout the satellite mission lifecycle. In this role, you will serve as the central technical editor, partnering with systems engineers and subsystem experts to transform complex engineering documentation into clear, consistent, and operator-ready documentation. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of technical communication and spacecraft systems engineering. Key Responsibilities Serve as the Editor-in-Chief for the Satellite Operations Handbook. Gather technical documentation and engineering inputs from subsystem teams, including: Power Thermal Attitude and Orbit Control System (AOCS) TT&C Payload Fault Detection, Isolation & Recovery (FDIR) Ground Segment Interview subsystem engineers to clarify technical details, resolve inconsistencies, and verify technical accuracy. Rewrite engineering documentation into clear, concise, operator-focused procedures. Organize handbook content across all mission phases, including: Nominal operations Contingency operations FDIR procedures Subsystem reference documentation Maintain document configuration control and revision history. Coordinate formal technical reviews with engineering and operations stakeholders. Establish and maintain documentation standards, templates, terminology, and style guidelines across contributors. Required Qualifications Proven experience authoring long-form technical documentation, such as: Operations manuals Technical handbooks Flight rules Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Published research or a Ph.D. thesis Working knowledge of satellite systems and spacecraft engineering with the ability to understand and interpret subsystem documentation. Strong analytical skills with the ability to consolidate information from multiple technical sources into a clear and consistent narrative. Excellent written English communication skills. Preferred Qualifications Background in: Satellite Operations Spacecraft Systems Engineering Mission Analysis French language proficiency. Experience with documentation and requirements management tools such as: DOORS Confluence Familiarity with ECSS or NASA documentation standards. Experience developing training materials or supporting the certification of satellite operations personnel.

The Editor-in-Chief will lead the development and maintenance of the Satellite Operations Handbook by collaborating with engineering teams to translate complex technical data into clear, operator-ready procedures. They are responsible for establishing documentation standards, managing revision history, and coordinating formal technical reviews across all mission phases.

Candidates must possess excellent written English communication skills and a strong working knowledge of satellite systems and spacecraft engineering documentation. Proven experience in authoring long-form technical manuals and the ability to consolidate information from multiple engineering sources are essential.

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• Technical writing
• Satellite systems
• Spacecraft engineering
• Documentation management
• Systems engineering
• Technical editing
• Configuration control
• Mission analysis
• FDIR procedures
• Subsystem documentation
• DOORS
• Confluence
• ECSS standards
• NASA standards
• Operations manuals
• Standard operating procedures
• Developing Training Materials
• Engineering Documentation
• Atlassian Confluence
• Analytical Skills
• Research
• Systems Engineering
• Configuration Management
• Software Documentation
• Communication
• Control Systems
• French Language
• Standard Operating Procedure
• Operations
• Requirements Management
• Spacecraft
• Technical Communication
• Technical Documentation
• Software Technical Review
• Written English
• Templates
• Revision History

• Engineering
• Technology
• Science & Research
• Writer/Editor-in-Chief
• Technical Writer
• Authors and Related Writers
• Technical Writers

Formation minimale

Maîtrise

Expérience minimale

5+ ans

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine