Technical White Paper Writer – Aerospace & Embedded Systems

We are seeking an experienced technical writer to support a marketing team by creating high-quality white papers and related content. You’ll work closely with a marketing director and internal engineers to produce materials that reflect their unique Linux-based systems and real-time simulation solutions.

Scope and Duration

6 month contract

10 hours per week

Key Responsibilities:

• Write clear, compelling white papers tailored to both technical and executive-level audiences within the aerospace and defense sectors
• Transform complex engineering concepts into accessible, industry-relevant narratives
• Collaborate with the marketing director to develop creative briefs and content outlines
• Independently research and draft content based on outlines and occasional access to internal SMEs (engineers)
• Revise drafts based on feedback from the engineering team and marketing lead
• Maintain consistent tone, terminology, and accuracy across deliverables
• Occasionally support additional content needs such as case studies or technical marketing articles
  
  

Ideal Candidate:

• Background in aerospace or electrical engineering, or direct experience writing for those industries
• Proven experience writing technical white papers, preferably in simulation, embedded systems, Linux/Unix-based applications, or defense technology
• Comfortable writing with technical nuance for multiple audience types, from engineers to executive decision-makers
• Strong command of tone-shifting and the Oxford comma (yes, we care!)
• Excellent collaborator with the ability to take direction and align with an existing brand voice
• U.S.-based with availability for real-time collaboration in U.S. business hours (Eastern preferred but not required)
• Strictly no AI-generated content – all work must be 100% human-written and original
  
  
  

About the Client:

Our client is a U.S.-based technology company providing real-time operating systems and embedded solutions for leading aerospace and defense organizations, including Boeing, the U.S. Navy, and Rolls-Royce. Their Linux-based platforms support high-stakes simulations and testing environments. With a strong in-house engineering team, they’re seeking external writing support to help translate complex technical concepts into impactful white papers and marketing materials.