Aerospace Technical Writer & Researcher

Overview

Write & research aerospace content, focusing on NewSpace, for client deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

• content review
• aerospace research
• deliverable tracking
• technical collaboration
• presentation prep
• technical writing

Tasks

-Review own and team’s materials to ensure they are clear, professional, and aligned with client and organizational goals. -Research aerospace topics, technologies, companies, and market trends to inform accurate and relevant writing. -Track writing deliverables and deadlines, coordinating with project teams to meet schedules. -Collaborate with colleagues to ensure content alignment for technical accuracy and BD compliance. -Lead and support preparation of presentations, reports, and other communications within established milestones. -Write and edit high-quality technical and client deliverables across aerospace projects and pursuits. -Translate complex technical concepts into clear, accessible language for varied audiences (e.g., executives, engineers, policymakers, decision-makers, clients). -Participates in problem-solving meetings to develop market pursuits and resolve client delivery issues. -Develop persuasive business growth content (e.g., white papers, presentations, proposal content) that communicates value clearly.

Requirements

• writing
• bachelor's
• 7+ years
• research
• aerospace
• organized

What You Bring

-Exceptional writing and storytelling skills, supported by in-depth research and domain expertise in the aerospace industry, with a strong focus on the emerging commercial space (“NewSpace”) sector. -Bachelor’s degree in communications, technical writing, journalism, aerospace studies or related field (graduate degree a plus). -Employment with Merrick is contingent upon completion of a pre-employment background check, MVR check, and drug screen. -Demonstrated ability to craft persuasive arguments in white papers, proposals, reports, or publications. -Familiarity with aerospace industry, especially commercial space and emerging aviation companies, technologies, and programs (breadth of experience, including defense aerospace, a plus). -7 years of relevant experience in technical or proposal writing. -Self-starter with sense of urgency aligned to time-sensitive objectives and commercial space sector. -Research skills to support development of content informed by technical and market insights. -Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple deliverables and time-sensitive deadlines. -Demonstrated commitment to the firm’s values of respect, integrity, service, and excellence.

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Benefits

-Employee Recognition Awards. -Annual performance and compensation reviews. -Robust Employee Referral Program. -Employee Owned - all eligible U.S. employees have an Employee Stock Ownership Account. -Professional Training and Development. -Peer Mentor Program -Merrick & Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), and paid time off (PTO).

About Merrick & Company

-Delivers full-service solutions—from planning and design to construction support—in engineering, architecture, surveying and geospatial disciplines. -Specializes in large, complex projects across sectors like energy, national security, infrastructure, life sciences and manufacturing. -Typical engagements include biocontainment labs, renewable energy facilities, transportation mapping, high-tech manufacturing plants and military installations. -Driven by a narrative of solving unique problems with the right blend of tried-and-true methods and innovative techniques. -Unusual fact: built Panama’s Gorgas Institute biocontainment campus combining technical sophistication with environmental sensitivity. -Headquartered in Colorado, it has expanded to 20 offices across the US, Canada, Mexico and the UK and serves projects on all seven continents.

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Security Clearance

-pre-employment background check -mvr check -drug screen