Technical Writer

We are BrainGu

We are a technology company that builds platforms for Developers and End-users. We offer a comprehensive approach to support our customer’s ability to change the box and solve complex problems.

If you’re excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. We believe tech is only 1/3 of the job. The other 2/3 of that is being a human that appreciates our team and customer. We are interested in working with people with lived experiences because they strengthen our technical delivery and are extremely valuable to our work. That’s why our review system focuses on our cultural pillars – Execution, Citizenship, and Diplomacy – in equal measures.

Overview

The Technical Writer is responsible for supporting BrainGu Labs staff in any and all administrative tasks related to research, development, and testing of evolutionary & revolutionary new products. The Lab Assistant role is 60% Technical Writer, 30% Administrative Assistant, and 10% Project Manager. They will work with the Lab Manager and Labs Engineers to facilitate the delivery of functional prototypes and the logistics necessary for testing with real-world mission users.

As a Technical Writer, you will assist with the creation of technical documentation necessary to transition solutions from prototype to production offerings in collaboration with the appropriate Value Stream and Product teams. Additionally, you will support the Labs staff with any necessary administrative tasks such as booking travel, expense reports, ordering equipment or supplies, and scheduling relevant resources.

Responsibilities:

• Gather and analyze information from Labs Engineers to translate into technical documentation
• Conduct user testing and gather feedback to improve technical documentation
• Manage logistics and order materials to prepare the Labs team for experiments and special projects
• Stay up-to-date on new products and features to ensure documentation is accurate and relevant
• Collaborate across the company to ensure prototype documentation is sufficient for a successful transition to production, ensure that there aren’t any post-transition issues, and ensure successful project execution.

Requirements

• This position will require a TS/SCI Government Clearance, which requires US Citizenship
• 2-4 years writing technical papers within the government space
• Previous experience as an administrative assistant or in a similar role is a plus
• Strong technical background and ability to understand complex technical concepts
• Ability to translate technical information into clear and concise documentation
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion

Tech Stack

In this position you will need knowledge of the following technologies. We do not expect you to know how to code or use these technologies, but an understanding of what they are and how they work is required.

• DevOps/DevSecOps
• Kubernetes
• Python
• Amazon AWS

Employee Perks

• 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave for birth or adoption
• 31 days of PTO, which includes federal holidays
• 100% employer-paid insurance plans (employee-only)
• 401k matching with immediate vesting
• $10k “BrainBudget” to facilitate your personal and professional growth
• $1,500 “Battle Station Budget” to outfit your home office with maximum RGB
• 85% paid healthcare premiums for you, your spouse, and dependents
• A monthly cell phone and internet stipend
• Supplemental Tricare plan for Veterans
• Monthly stipend for Veterans

About Organization

BrainGu develops custom DevSecOps software that enables mission success and boasts exceptional user and developer experience by working directly with end-users to solve their real-life problems and continuously improve capabilities. By automating pinch points, BrainGu innovates new ways to solve mission problems.

Our vision is to solve complex national security challenges for the United States and its allies by incubating and scaling technology solutions that emphasize fielded, meaningful military capability in the hands of operators and mission owners.

BrainGu is setting the standard for rapid deployment and scalability of mission applications. As part of our Mission App as a Service solution offering, BrainGu offers subscription and packaged app timeline products that are aligned to BrainGu’s overall mission to provide the best, cutting-edge technology to the warfighter at the tactical edge.