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

Job summary

Serve as the Editor-in-Chief for the Satellite Operations Handbook, gathering and synthesizing complex engineering inputs from various subsystem teams. Rewrite technical documentation into clear, operator-focused procedures while maintaining configuration control and establishing documentation standards.

Job details

📍 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.

What you’ll do

Serve as the Editor-in-Chief for the Satellite Operations Handbook, gathering and synthesizing complex engineering inputs from various subsystem teams. Rewrite technical documentation into clear, operator-focused procedures while maintaining configuration control and establishing documentation standards.

Requirements

Requires proven experience in authoring long-form technical documentation and a strong working knowledge of satellite systems and spacecraft engineering. Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada and possess excellent written English communication skills.

Listed skills

• Control · Preferred
• Technical Documentation · Preferred
• French · Preferred
• Analytical · Preferred
• Technical · Preferred
• analysis · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Development · Preferred
• Consistent · Preferred
• English · Preferred
• Configuration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Technical Writing
• Satellite Systems
• Spacecraft Engineering
• Documentation Management
• Systems Engineering
• Configuration Control
• Technical Editing
• Mission Analysis
• FDIR
• AOCS
• TT&C
• Standard Operating Procedures
• Requirements Management
• ECSS Standards
• NASA Standards
• Confluence
• Developing Training Materials
• Engineering Documentation
• Atlassian Confluence
• Analytical Skills
• Research
• Configuration Management
• Software Documentation
• Communication
• Control Systems
• French Language
• Standard Operating Procedure
• Operations
• Spacecraft
• Technical Communication
• Technical Documentation
• Software Technical Review
• Written English
• Templates
• Revision History

Job areas

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