Technical Writer Job at Blue Robotics Inc in Torrance

About Blue Robotics

Blue Robotics makes affordable, high-quality hardware and software for marine robotics - from underwater thrusters and ROVs to autonomous surface vehicles and the software that runs them. We're a small, passionate team building tools that researchers, engineers, educators, and ocean enthusiasts use around the world.

About the Role

We're looking for a Technical Writer to join our product experience team and contribute to the documentation experience across our products. You'll work closely with subject matter experts, translating complex technical content into clear, accurate, and useful guides that help our customers build, operate, and get the most out of Blue Robotics products.

Great guides are a core part of the Blue Robotics product experience. As a technical writer, you'll be directly shaping how our customers understand and use our products. This role isn't for someone who will just follow a product spec and write steps - the right person will think deeply about how people learn, how to sequence information, and how to make complex things feel approachable and even enjoyable. You'll bring creative ideas to raise the bar on what a product guide can be.

We use AI as part of our workflow, and you should be comfortable using it to support research, editing, and iteration. But our guides need to feel human. We're not looking for someone who relies on AI to do the writing, you should be able to create clear, well-structured content on your own.

What You'll Do

Documentation Creation & Maintenance

Write and maintain assembly guides, software setup guides, operator manuals, integration guides, and repair documentation for Blue Robotics products
Develop clear, step-by-step instructional content that works for a wide range of users - from first-time builders to experienced engineers
Capture product photography and create visual content - diagrams, exploded views, assembly sequences, and annotated images to complement and enhance written guides
Approach each guide as an educator - thinking about the user's mental model, sequencing information for clarity, and finding the best format (text, diagram, video, interactive) to make concepts stick
Keep existing documentation current as products evolve, software updates ship, and new integrations are released
Maintain product revision history, ensuring documentation accurately reflects the current state of each produc

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Cross-functional Collaboration

Work closely with the engineering and software teams to understand new products, features, and technical specifications
Gather feedback from customer support and community forums to identify gaps and improve existing content
Standards & Systems

Help establish and maintain documentation standards, templates, and style guidelines
Contribute to improving the organization and navigability of the learn library
Identify opportunities for new guide content or use videos, diagrams, and other formats to enhance written content
Who We're Looking For

Required

Demonstrated experience writing technical documentation - assembly guides, user manuals, software docs, or similar
An educator's mindset - you think about how people learn, not just what they need to know
Ability to understand and accurately communicate complex technical concepts
Strong attention to detail and a clear, direct writing style
Comfortable working closely with engineers and asking the right questions to get what you need
Self-directed - you can manage multiple projects and deadlines without heavy oversight
Preferred

Background or strong interest in marine technology, robotics, electronics, or a related field
Experience teaching, tutoring, creating course content, or otherwise communicating technical skills to non-experts
Experience with tools like Photoshop, Illustrator, and Solidworks or a demonstrated ability to pick up new software quickly
Familiarity with ROVs, marine robotics, or Blue Robotics products specifically
Experience creating or collaborating on instructional video or visual content
Genuine enthusiasm for teaching and helping people develop new skills and confidence
A background in technical communication, engineering, marine science, or a related field is a plus - but we care more about your writing samples than your diploma.
Compensation & Benefits

Type: Full-time employee
Salary: $70-$85k
Location: Hybrid
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Basic Life and AD&D coverage
Voluntary Life Insurance
401(k) + 4% Match
Paid parental leave
Paid time off + Paid Holidays
Team lunches and other fun events

How to Apply

Complete our short application and be sure to include your portfolio.

Anticipated Start Date: Early June 2026

The pay range for this role is:

70,000 - 85,000 USD per year (Torrance, CA)