Technical Writer – Satellite Operations Handbook (Editor-in-Chief) – Opportunity
About the role
📍 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.
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Technical Writer – Satellite Operations Handbook (Editor-in-Chief) – Opportunity
About the role
📍 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.
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About HIKINEX
Hikinex is a company that provides scalable business support.
We specialize in supporting growing businesses. Our HIKINEX agents are sourced, trained, and promoted to seamlessly integrate into businesses of all sizes across a wide range of industries. We are passionate about our clients and strive to deliver an unparalleled experience.
As a result, our employees are highly trained, our services are fully scalable, and our monthly plans are commitment-free. We invest heavily in our clients, and our processes are designed to demonstrate our commitment to their success.
Your team at HIKINEX is committed to helping you succeed.