Calspan JETS is the world’s premier supplier of ground-based testing solutions for the aerospace industry. We deliver highly engineered facilities, electro-mechanical systems, and software specifically designed for jet engine testing.  These solutions are used by airlines, OEMs, and MRO businesses to ensure the global fleet of jet engines tested daily are safe to fly.

Why Join Calspan JETS?
At Calspan JETS, we foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous growth. As a member of our integrated team, you'll be an important part of an environment where people are passionate about delivering robust solutions and complex systems. 

We are seeing a Technical Writer to join our team! This is a great opportunity to be part of an organization with a rich 75-year history that prides itself on its Be Calspan Values.

If you think you have what it takes to Be Calspan, we encourage you to speak with us.  

• Develop, write, and edit operation and maintenance manuals for Calspan ASE equipment by obtaining technical input from engineers and designers, drawings, specifications, statements of work, test procedures, and other related sources.
• Incorporate and implement illustrations, tables, charts, and drawings into the manual sets as needed to provide clear instructions to end users.
• Produce, publish, and properly maintain and index manual sets.
• Manage multiple manual projects effectively in order to meet deadlines and accommodate any changes in scope, format, content, and methods of distribution.

Preferred Education / Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Science, or related discipline
• 5+ years of experience in technical writing or similar industry; or
• A combination of education and experience equivalent to above

Preferred Knowledge / Ability:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational, research and analytical skills.
• Ability to organize diverse materials and write clearly with attention to format, content, order, conciseness, style, and terminology.
• Ability to understand the operation of complex electromechanical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Proficiency with MS Office, FrameMaker, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator
• Ability to assume initiative, work independently, multitask, stay within budget, and meet project deadlines.

Why join Calspan?

Be Calspan Culture

At Calspan, we promote an environment that empowers employees and encourages innovation. Our management team enables teamwork with each endeavor, where successes are shared and lessons are learned. The company’s talent brand, “Be Calspan,” incorporates our company values to Be Inclusive, Accountable, and Innovative and our commitment to drive every individual to - Be Developed, Be Balanced, Be Connected, Be Community, and Recognized. Our culture promotes a positive atmosphere and a competitive can-do method of action.

Great Benefits = Happy, Committed Employees 

Retaining great talent is as important as finding it, so at Calspan, we take our employee value proposition of Be Calspan quite seriously. To us, that means offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, recognition programs and promotional opportunities. Our benefits include Health Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance/Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short-Term/Long-Term Disability, 401(k), Hospital Coverage, Accident Coverage, Life Insurance Policy, Paid-Time Off, Company-paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty, Military Leave, Employee Assistance Program, Educational Assistance Reimbursement, and Pet Insurance.

Calspan is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Calspan supports a safe and drug-free workplace through pre-employment background checks and drug testing.

The salary range provided is a general guideline. Actual pay will depend on several factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and other applicable qualifications.  Calspan is committed to pay transparency in compliance with applicable state and local laws.

All candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.