Technical Writer for Government Programs
Heven AeroTech
| Company | Heven AeroTech |
| Category | Engineering |
| Location | Sterling |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Last verified | 3 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (greenhouse) |
Description
Title: Technical Writer for Government Programs Company: Heven AeroTech Location: Sterling, Virginia FLSA: Exempt About Our Company: At Heven AeroTech (Heven), we don’t just believe in the power of people—we build our success on it. As a recognized leader in hydrogen powered drones, we’ve earned recognition for creating a workplace where innovation thrives, collaboration is second nature, and every employee feels valued. Our culture is anchored in trust, and a shared commitment to excellence. We know that great organizations are built by extraordinary teams. That’s why we invest in your professional growth, offering robust training programs, leadership development opportunities, and a clear pathway for advancement. At Heven, your voice matters, your ideas are heard, and your contributions make a tangible impact. Role Summary: The Technical Writer for Government Programs will partner directly with engineering, flight operations, manufacturing, and regulatory compliance to craft persuasive technical narratives that clearly articulate system capabilities, mission advantages, and execution strategies. This position plays a critical role in securing new programs and expanding market presence by ensuring proposals and documentation are technically rigorous, customer-focused, and competitively differentiated.
This role translates complex aerospace, mechanical, electrical, and software systems into structured documentation that supports internal teams, customers, regulators, and strategic partners. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced aerospace startup environment and is comfortable working directly with engineers, test teams, and leadership.
Essential Responsibilities:
Lead development of technical proposal content supporting UAV platform and system opportunities across defense, government, and commercial markets.
Analyze solicitations (RFPs, RFIs, BAAs, OTAs, and RFQs) to develop compliant and competitive proposal responses.
Translate engineering designs, operational concepts, and performance data into persuasive technical narratives aligned with evaluation criteria.
Author and integrate proposal sections including:
Technical approach and system architecture
Mission capability and operational concepts (CONOPS)
Engineering development methodology
Manufacturing scalability and production readiness
Verification, validation, and flight test strategy
Safety, reliability, and airworthiness approach
Program execution and risk mitigation strategies
Support development of win themes, discriminators, and value propositions
Develop and maintain System architecture documentation, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), Requirements documentation, Test plans and test reports, Verification & validation documentation, Airworthiness documentation packages, Configuration management records
Create detailed documentation for UAV subsystems, including:
Airframe and mechanical systems
Propulsion systems (including hydrogen or alternative energy systems, if applicable)
Avionics and flight control systems
Ground control systems
Embedded and flight software
Produce and maintain:
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Assembly instructions and work instructions
Maintenance manuals
Field service documentation
Troubleshooting guides
Training materials for operators and technicians
Support documentation required for production scaling and quality control.
Assist in preparing documentation for: FAA or other civil aviation authorities, Defense or government customers, Export control compliance (e.g., ITAR/EAR awareness), Safety and risk assessment documentation
Ensure traceability between requirements, design documentation, and validation artifacts.
Work closely with Systems, mechanical, electrical, and software engineers
Flight test teams
Quality assurance and manufacturing teams
Program ma