Technical Writer (Telecom & Hardware Integration Focus)

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Technical Writer (Telecom & Hardware Integration Focus)

Remote,
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Project Overview

    We are seeking a seasoned technical writer to operationalize a documentation suite that supports customer adoption of wireless telecommunications equipment. This role involves building detailed, self-serve technical resources that enable customers to understand and seamlessly integrate hardware products into complex network environments. This is a foundational documentation project: the writer will structure, author, and unify a comprehensive portfolio of support materials, ranging from installation manuals to technical specifications and troubleshooting/FAQ content.

    Scope and Duration

    • Contract Length: 3 months
    • Commitment: 20 hours/week

    Key Responsibilities

    • Audit existing documentation to identify gaps, inconsistencies, and opportunities for consolidation or improvement.

    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales, engineering, product, operations, and customer success, to extract accurate, relevant technical information and to understand the intended audience for collateral.

    • Develop core customer-facing documents such as:

      • Installation guides
      • User manuals
      • Technical specifications
      • Troubleshooting documentation
      • Integration overviews (e.g., cabling, network compatibility)
      • Product datasheets and supporting one-pagers
    • Create a scalable, coherent information architecture that supports intuitive navigation and discoverability.

    • Collaborate with marketing to standardize technical language, visuals, and formatting across all documentation.

    • Translate highly complex concepts related to hardware, software, firmware, and networking into accessible language for a range of audiences.

    • Collaborate closely with internal teams to validate documentation and iterate as needed.

    Must-Have Experience

    • 5+ years as a technical writer, ideally in telecom, networking, or hardware environments.
    • Proven ability to independently produce high-quality, structured documentation for highly technical products.
    • Experience writing for both technical implementers and broader customer-facing audiences.

    Familiarity With

    • Free space optics or wireless transmission technologies
    • Networking infrastructure, middle-mile architecture, and telecom protocols
    • Leading content creation from scratch, including interviewing subject matter experts and clarifying ambiguous requirements

    Preferred (Nice-to-Have)

    • Background in engineering or technical deployment roles
    • Experience working with early-stage startups or technology spin-outs
    • Familiarity with telecom customer onboarding, installation fieldwork, or B2B infrastructure support models

    About the Client

    Our client is a pioneering company developing next-generation free space optics technology to revolutionize wireless internet infrastructure. Their laser-based data transmission hardware offers a powerful alternative to traditional radio-based internet connectivity. Serving both global telecom giants and regional network operators, their mission is to deliver scalable, high-speed infrastructure faster and more efficiently than ever before.