Contractor Contract Technical Writer
Lightship is hiring a remote Contractor Contract Technical Writer. The career level for this job opening is Experienced and is accepting USA based applicants remotely. Read complete job description before applying.
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Job Title
Contract Technical Writer
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Career Level
Contractor
Career Level
Experienced
Locations Accepted
USA
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Lightship is developing an aerodynamic, battery-powered trailer for the electric age.
As a Contract Technical Writer, you will create the comprehensive owner manual for Lightship's innovative all-electric travel trailer. This is a project-based contract role to produce a complete owner manual that covers both automotive and RV functionality.
Responsibilities:
- Develop a comprehensive owner manual covering all aspects of Lightship's electric travel trailer.
- Work remotely with engineering teams to understand technical systems.
- Create clear safety warnings, cautions, and operating procedures.
- Develop troubleshooting guides and maintenance schedules.
- Write installation, setup, and operational procedures.
- Ensure documentation meets necessary regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate with internal teams to develop visual elements.
- Coordinate with marketing to ensure brand alignment.
- Deliver final manual in agreed-upon format within project timeline and budget.
- Incorporate feedback from engineering and safety teams during review cycles.
Minimum Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience writing technical documentation.
- Proven experience with automotive or RV/recreational vehicle documentation.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating ability to create user-friendly manuals.
- Excellent writing and editing skills.
- Experience working remotely and managing project timelines independently.
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements for vehicle documentation.
- Ability to work with engineering teams to extract technical information efficiently.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with electric vehicle systems and documentation.
- Background in automotive or RV industry technical writing.
- Familiarity with camping/outdoor recreation equipment and user needs.
- Experience with visual documentation tools.
- Knowledge of accessibility standards for technical documentation.
- Project management experience.
- Understanding of manufacturing and quality processes.
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What is the last date for applying to the job?
The deadline to apply for Contractor Contract Technical Writer at Lightship is
30th of July 2025
. We consider jobs older than one month to have expired.
Which countries are accepted for this remote job?
This job accepts [
USA
] applicants. .
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