Technical Writer
Curtiss Wright
US-NY-East Farmingdale (Peerless) · Posted October 23, 2026
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About the job
Technical Writer We have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Writer to join our team!
As a Technical Writer for Peerless Instrument, you will perform various tasks to develop, maintain, and revise technical documentation for company products, systems, and programs. This role creates technical publications and interfaces with engineering, manufacturing, quality, program management, and other subject matter experts to ensure technical accuracy, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction. You will maintain configuration control of documents and procedures and perform word processing and formatting to organizational, and customer established standards and requirements.
Location: East Farmingdale, NY
Target Salary Range: $65,000 to $80,000 per year
Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in New York. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.
Your Challenge: • Ensure technical documentation adheres to standards for quality, graphics, coverage, format and style • Perform technical and editorial reviews to ensure accuracy, consistency, completeness, readability and compliance with applicable standards •Translate technical information into clear, concise, and user-focused documentation
• Recommend improvements to documentation processes, templates, workflows, and publishing practices • Formats all technical publications from internal forms and procedures to complete technical manuals.
Your Expertise: • Bachelor Degree or equivalent • Minimum three (3) years experience creating technical documentation • Strong understanding of technical writing principles and documentation lifecycle management, and publication development processes • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills • Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) • Skilled in editing, proofreading, and maintaining tone, accuracy, and consistency across deliverables
Your Competencies: • Action oriented and independent worker • Communicates effectively • Collaborates well with multiple departments
What we offer: Curtiss-Wright invests in the development, recruitment, and retention of critical skills as part of its model for business success. We offer a competitive wage, a comprehensive benefits package including medical and prescription drug coverage, dental benefits, life and disability insurance, 401K retirement, tuition reimbursement, and paid vacation/holidays.
We Take Care of Our People
Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture
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Compliance Statement
This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.
Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.
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