Technical Writer
Amca
El Segundo, CA0–42 yrs1h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 42 years · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- OperationsCADMicrosoft Office
- Nice to have
- ExcelJira
- Work
- On-site in El Segundo
- Pay
- $28–$38 an hour
- Skill demand
- Microsoft Office32%Operations31%Excel26%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 3, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
Amca is hiring a temporary Technical Writer on the Business Operations team to obtain, update, and organize technical documentation. This will start as a 3-6 month contract position onsite at Amca's headquarters with the opportunity for extensions.
Key Responsibilities
- Obtain and organize Technical Data Packages from government and commercial sources.
- Generate CAD models and drawings based on source material and engineering requirements.
- Work with various off-site factories to organize and digitize legacy documentation.
- Help develop, proofread, and submit proposals for customers across a variety of formats and product types.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Strong attention to detail and a habit of checking your own work.
- Comfortable with a high volume of repetitive, structured work and able to keep pace with a daily intake list without losing accuracy.
- Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Excel, Word, and SharePoint/OneDrive-style file management.
- Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications.
- Ability to work on-site in El Segundo, CA for the full term.
- U.S. person status (U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident) as required for access to ITAR-controlled technical data.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate's or bachelor's degree, or coursework, in engineering technology, drafting, technical communication, library/information science, or a related field.
- Prior experience working in AS9100 or ISO 9001 aerospace and defense organizations.
- Familiarity with Confluence or Jira, and with basic spreadsheet automation.
- Experience handling controlled documents (ITAR, CUI, proprietary data).
Hourly Pay Range: $28 - $38 USD