Technical Writer

About Blue Robotics Blue Robotics makes affordable, high-quality hardware and software for marine robotics - from underwater thrusters and ROVs to autonomous surface vehicles and the software that runs them. We're a small, passionate team building tools that researchers, engineers, educators, and ocean enthusiasts use around the world. About the Role We're looking for a Technical Writer to join our product experience team and contribute to the documentation experience across our products. You'll work closely with subject matter experts, translating complex technical content into clear, accurate, and useful guides that help our customers build, operate, and get the most out of Blue Robotics products. Great guides are a core part of the Blue Robotics product experience. As a technical writer, you’ll be directly shaping how our customers understand and use our products. This role isn't for someone who will just follow a product spec and write steps - the right person will think deeply about how people learn, how to sequence information, and how to make complex things feel approachable and even enjoyable. You'll bring creative ideas to raise the bar on what a product guide can be. We use AI as part of our workflow, and you should be comfortable using it to support research, editing, and iteration. But our guides need to feel human. We’re not looking for someone who relies on AI to do the writing, you should be able to create clear, well-structured content on your own.  What You'll Do Documentation Creation & Maintenance Write and maintain assembly guides, software setup guides, operator manuals, integration guides, and repair documentation for Blue Robotics productsDevelop clear, step-by-step instructional content that works for a wide range of users - from first-time builders to experienced engineersCapture product photography and create visual content - diagrams, exploded views, assembly sequences, and annotated images to complement and enhance written guidesApproach each guide as an educator - thinking about the user's mental model, sequencing information for clarity, and finding the best format (text, diagram, video, interactive) to make concepts stickKeep existing documentation current as products evolve, software updates ship, and new integrations are releasedMaintain product revision history, ensuring documentation accurately reflects the current state of each product Cross-functional Collaboration Work closely with the engineering and software teams to understand new products, features, and technical specificationsGather feedback from customer support and community forums to identify gaps and improve existing content Standards & Systems Help establish and maintain documentation standards, templates, and style guidelinesContribute to improving the organization and navigability of the learn libraryIdentify opportunities for new guide content or use videos, diagrams, and other formats to enhance written content Who We're Looking For Required Demonstrated experience writing technical documentation - assembly guides, user manuals, software docs, or similarAn educator's mindset - you think about how people learn, not just what they need to knowAbility to understand and accurately communicate complex technical conceptsStrong attention to detail and a clear, direct writing styleComfortable working closely with engineers and asking the right questions to get what you needSelf-directed - you can manage multiple projects and deadlines without heavy oversight Preferred Background or strong interest in marine technology, robotics, electronics, or a related fieldExperience teaching, tutoring, creating course content, or otherwise communicating technical skills to non-expertsExperience with tools like Photoshop, Illustrator, and Solidworks or a demonstrated ability to pick up new software quicklyFamiliarity with ROVs, marine robotics, or Blue Robotics products specificallyExperience creating or collaborating on instructional video or visual contentGenuine enthusiasm for teaching and helping people develop new skills and confidenceA background in technical communication, engineering, marine science, or a related field is a plus - but we care more about your writing samples than your diploma. Compensation & Benefits Type: Full-time employeeSalary: $70-$85kLocation: Hybrid Medical, dental and vision insuranceBasic Life and AD&D coverageVoluntary Life Insurance401(k) + 4% MatchPaid parental leavePaid time off + Paid HolidaysTeam lunches and other fun events How to Apply Complete our short application and be sure to include your portfolio. Anticipated Start Date: Early June 2026 Locations: Torrance, CA