Technical Documentation Associate (Avionics & Flight Controls)
Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Job Type: Full-Time

The Voice of Our Engineering
In aviation, clarity is safety. We are looking for a Technical Documentation Associate who can translate the complex work of our avionics and flight control engineers into clear, precise, and user-friendly documentation. If you have a passion for technology and a talent for clear communication, this role is for you.

Incubated at IIT Madras, we are a deep-tech startup dedicated to designing and building the world's most compact electric flying taxi. We're a passionate team of engineers, designers, and visionaries working on cutting-edge technology, and we're looking for brilliant minds to help us take flight.

As a Technical Documentation Associate, you will work at the heart of the engineering team to create and manage critical technical documents. Write, edit, format, and maintain a wide range of technical documentation, including:
User Manuals and guides for proprietary software and hardware.
Formal Test Procedures for System Integration Lab (SIL), ground, and flight testing.
Ensure Consistency and Quality: Assist in the preparation, review, and organization of comprehensive documentation packages required for civil aerospace certification reviews.
Manage Document Control: Implement and manage a robust document control system, ensuring proper versioning, review cycles, and archival of all technical documents.
Experience: 2+ years of professional experience as a technical writer, technical editor, or documentation specialist in an engineering or software development setting.




Bachelor’s degree in Technical Communication, English, Engineering, or a related field.
Exceptional Writing Skills: A superior command of the English language, with impeccable grammar, spelling, and a talent for explaining complex topics in a clear and concise manner.
A proven ability to quickly grasp complex technical concepts related to software, electronics, and integrated systems.
Tool Proficiency: High proficiency with industry-standard documentation tools, including the Microsoft Office Suite (especially Word, Excel, and Visio).
Aviation/Aerospace Experience: Direct experience creating technical documentation in the aviation or aerospace industry is a significant advantage.
Knowledge of Standards: Familiarity with aerospace documentation principles and specifications such as ASD-STE100 (Simplified Technical English) , S1000D , or ATA iSpec 2200 .
Experience contributing to documentation packages for certification to standards like DO-178C, DO-254, or ARP4754A is a major plus.
Relevant Experience: Experience managing engineering documents within a Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system (like Teamcenter or Windchill) or a dedicated Engineering Document Management System (EDMS) .
Advanced Authoring Tools: Experience with dedicated technical authoring tools like Adobe FrameMaker, MadCap Flare, or similar .
Collaboration Tools: Experience using team-oriented platforms like Confluence and Jira for documentation management.
Graphics Skills: Ability to create or edit technical illustrations, diagrams, and flowcharts to supplement written content.

Competitive salary and benefits.

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