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Technical Writer – Satellite Operations Handbook (Editor-in-Chief) – OpportunityHIKINEX • Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Technical Writer – Satellite Operations Handbook (Editor-in-Chief) – Opportunity

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

HIKINEX • Montreal, Quebec, Canada
11 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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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