Senior Technical Writer

At SES Space & Defense, we deliver secure, resilient connectivity and integrated space solutions for customers operating in the world's most demanding environments. As part of SES S.A., a global leader in satellite-enabled communications, we combine capabilities across all orbits with extensive global ground infrastructure, managed networks, hosted payload solutions, and mission integration services to support communications, sensing, data transport, and operational resilience worldwide.

Our vertically integrated space and ground capabilities bring together satellite capacity, terrestrial infrastructure, advanced network technologies, and deployed user terminals to support mission-critical government operations around the world. We are a trusted partner to the U.S. Federal Government and national security community, allied governments, NATO, NASA, and other civilian agencies, delivering reliable, high-performance solutions when mission success is critical.

At SES Space & Defense, our people are our competitive advantage. You'll work alongside a mission-driven team committed to integrity, innovation, accountability, and delivering real-world impact for customers whose missions matter most.

As a Senior Technical Writer at SES Space & Defense, you will lead the strategy, development, and execution of technical documentation supporting advanced satellite communications terminals, gateways, and related products and services. Reporting to the Senior Director of Product Engineering, you will own the documentation architecture, content standards, and publication processes that enable customers to confidently install, integrate, operate, and maintain complex SATCOM technologies.

Working closely with Engineering, Product Management, Operations, and other internal and external stakeholders, you will translate complex hardware, software, and satellite networking concepts into clear, accurate, and accessible technical documentation. You will play a central role in maintaining documentation quality and consistency across product lines, ensuring technical content remains aligned with product development, engineering releases, customer requirements, and operational needs.

• Lead the end-to-end technical documentation strategy and roadmap across multiple product lines, establishing documentation standards, content structures, and scalable publication frameworks.
• Develop, author, maintain, and manage technical documentation, including user manuals, installation guides, integration documents, system specifications, and operating procedures for SATCOM modems, terminals, gateways, and related products and services.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Product Management to translate complex satellite communications, networking, hardware, and software information into clear, accurate, and accessible documentation for customers and end users.
• Ensure technical documentation meets applicable corporate, contractual, and customer standards, supporting compliance requirements and documentation audits as needed.
• Develop and review technical illustrations, network topologies, block diagrams, wiring schematics, and other visual materials that support system integration, installation, troubleshooting, and operational procedures.
• Manage the documentation lifecycle, including version control, engineering release documentation reviews, content updates, and alignment with hardware and software releases.
• Coordinate with technical subject matter experts and cross-functional stakeholders to validate documentation accuracy, completeness, usability, and consistency across products and services.
• Provide guidance and recommendations to Engineering, Product Management, and Operations on documentation needs, product usability, operational clarity, and customer experience.
• Identify opportunities to improve documentation processes, content quality, publication consistency, and the overall effectiveness of technical information delivered to customers.
• Manage multiple documentation priorities, schedules, and deliverables while maintaining quality and responsiveness in a dynamic product engineering environment.

You are an experienced Technical Writer with a strong understanding of technical content development and an interest in satellite communications, networking, and complex hardware and software products. You know how to work directly with engineers and product teams to understand technical systems, ask the right…