Sr. Technical Writer (Starshield)

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. SR. TECHNICAL WRITER (STARSHIELD) Starshield is searching for a technical writer to be responsible for compiling and updating technical specifications and requirements documents for cryptographic and security systems. The ideal candidate will effectively collaborate with software and hardware engineers to produce high-quality documents to aid certification efforts. This job requires learning technical concepts, understanding the necessary deliverables, and good project management skills. We are looking for candidates who are self-directed, who take initiative, and who can drive progress in the face of ambiguity. RESPONSIBILITIES: Create and maintain technical and requirements documents, including but not limited to security evaluation documents for security systems, verification and validation plans, and design documentation Collaborate with software engineers to produce concise descriptions of software functionality for a technical audience Oversee the timely delivery of required documentation to external evaluators Propose and develop improvements to requirements management systems BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of professional experience as a technical writer; OR 7+ years of professional experience in technical writing in lieu of a degree Experience with version control systems (e.g. Git) PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience developing requirements documents for information security standards Experience with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Teams, etc) Excellent written English and grammar Experience developing written test plans for security evaluations Ability to quickly learn new technical information and relate technical information in precise terms Exper