Technical Publications Supervisor - Irvine, United States - Supernal

Description

Supernal is at the forefront of creating emerging mobility solutions that will foster the development of human-centered cities.

We are designing a completely new electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft tailored to the mobility needs of future cities.

This allows passengers a seamless intermodal journey that safely transports them to their final destination.

We fuse research in autonomy, robotics, aviation and services to define a new category of mobility for the world's communities.

We believe in creative thinking and collaboration to help build a better mobility experience for everyone, improving people's ability to move – whether for work or play.

What we do:

The Technical Publications Supervisor is responsible for leading a team in creating, implementing, and maintaining technical publications supporting Test and Evaluation Programs, including laboratory, ground, and flight operations.

This position will lead a team in creating documentation for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, preventative maintenance, inspections, and functional tests per applicable Supernal and industry guidelines.

Supernal provides an inviting open-space workplace designed to foster collaboration, which aligns with one of our core values. This position is required to work on-site 5 days a week.

What you can do:
Supervise a team of technical writers and assign them daily and long-term tasks
Performance manage a team of technical writers by setting goals, providing feedback, coaching, and conducting regular performance evaluations
Monitor the attendance of technical writers by approving time off requests, making edits to the schedule as necessary, and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures
Continuously monitor processes and procedures, ensuring efficiency and quality, while advising on opportunities for improvement; lead such initiatives as directed
Ensure the workforce is appropriately trained for the safe execution of required tasks
Create different types of documentation, such as how-to guides, references, manuals, or instructions
Supports the team with documentation for system components and engineering artifacts
Explain technical ideas in simple language
Provide overall leadership of the technical writing tasks
Process Owner for all technical documentation on the program
Write and edit technical documentation for all of the project's hardware and software, including installation, configuration, and how-to documentation
Produce technical publications from technical documentation, drawings, specifications, standards, and consultations with technical personnel and other available resources
Prepare, review, revise, and maintain technical documents, including design, modification, system operations, testing, and user documentation
Up to 25% of domestic and international travel
Other duties as assigned


What you can contribute:
Bachelor's degree required
Minimum five (5) years of experience in aviation technical writing (an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered)
Experience in leading a team
Experience in Test and Evaluation
Distill complex information into clear, concise text
Apply writing and grammar skills and deliver accurate documentation under tight deadlines
Demonstrated expertise in the creation of documentation in conventional and non-conventional formats
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proactive delivery of communication and follow up
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Must have the ability to independently prioritize and accomplish work within time constraints
Proficiency with Excel VLOOKUP, pivot tables, MS Office Suite

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background check. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other category or class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Please contact us to request accommodation at:
ta-This position may include access to certain technology and/or software source code subject to U.S. export controls laws and regulations.

If an export authorization from an applicable US regulatory agency is required in connection with your employment, your employment is contingent upon Supernal's receipt of such regulatory authorization(s) and your continued compliance with all conditions and limitations pursuant to such authorization(s).Base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and location.

This position is also eligible for a bonus as part of total compensation.

The pay range for this position is:
$145,000—$165,000 USDClick HERE or visit:
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