Technical Writer - Contract

Lightship

South San Francisco, CA, United States

Posted on: 2025-06-27

Category: emobility

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Employment type:

Full time

Experience required:

Intermediate

Salary

Salary not provided

About the company:

Lightship is an early-stage hardware startup launched in 2020 by Tesla alumni that is bringing the $26B recreational vehicle industry into the electric age. Based in San Francisco and Boulder, Lightship is designing and producing an aerodynamic, battery-powered trailer that liberates travelers from the noise, emissions, and range anxiety of gas RVing.

Overview

Lightship is the first American all-electric recreational vehicle manufacturer currently developing an aerodynamic, battery-powered trailer for the electric age. As the macro transition to an all-electric transportation ecosystem accelerates, Lightship is bringing the increased convenience and superior performance that electrification offers to a pastime enjoyed by over 11 million American families.

Honoring Diverse Perspectives

Lightship is committed to hiring and developing top talent from diverse backgrounds. We believe representing and supporting diverse groups is key to the success of our team members, customers, shareholders and the achievement of our mission and vision. We operate in a collaborative environment with a flat organizational structure and expect a high degree of integrity, autonomy and creativity from all members of the team.

About the Role

As a Contract Technical Writer, you will create the comprehensive owner manual for Lightship's innovative all-electric travel trailer with integrated propulsion system. This is a project-based contract role to produce a complete owner manual that covers both automotive and RV functionality. You will work remotely with our engineering teams to translate complex technical information into clear, user-friendly documentation that ensures safe operation and optimal user experience. The deliverable will be a professional-grade owner manual meeting both automotive and recreational vehicle industry standards.

Responsibilities

Develop a comprehensive owner manual covering all aspects of Lightship's electric travel trailer including propulsion, electrical, camping, storage, troubleshooting, and safety systems

Work remotely with engineering teams to understand technical systems and translate them into user-friendly documentation

Create clear safety warnings, cautions, and operating procedures for potentially hazardous systems

Develop troubleshooting guides and maintenance schedules for both automotive and RV systems

Write installation, setup, and operational procedures for camping equipment, electrical systems, and propulsion components

Ensure documentation meets necessary regulatory requirements

Coordinate with internal teams to develop visual elements including diagrams and illustrations

Coordinate with marketing to ensure brand alignment

Deliver final manual in agreed-upon format within project timeline and budget

Incorporate feedback from engineering and safety teams during review cycles

Minimum Qualifications

3+ years of experience writing technical documentation for complex products

Proven experience with automotive or RV/recreational vehicle documentation

Strong portfolio demonstrating ability to create user-friendly manuals for technical products

Excellent writing and editing skills with attention to detail and accuracy

Experience working remotely and managing project timelines independently

Knowledge of regulatory requirements for vehicle documentation (DOT, NHTSA, RVIA standards)

Ability to work with engineering teams to extract technical information efficiently

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with electric vehicle systems and documentation

Background in automotive or RV industry technical writing

Familiarity with camping/outdoor recreation equipment and user needs

Experience with visual documentation tools and working with graphic designers

Knowledge of accessibility standards for technical documentation

Project management experience coordinating multiple documentation workstreams

Understanding of manufacturing and quality processes

Experience with user experience research and testing methodologies

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