Technical Writer, UxV Engineering Support (Contract)

About Marcurius Multi-Mission Solutions

Marcurius Multi-Mission Solutions is a fast-growing Defense technology company headquartered in Clearwater, Florida. Founded by US and UK veterans, Marcurius brings decades of frontline experience across Special Operations and Intelligence missions, with deep expertise in asymmetric warfare and the real-world employment of unmanned systems.

Marcurius is building a new kind of unmanned systems company – multi-domain, multi-platform, and mission-driven. We fuse battle-proven technologies, resilient command-and-control architectures, and operator-led doctrine to deliver capabilities that work in contested environments. Our initial focus is the rapid fielding of advanced Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs) for modern maritime operations.

Role Overview

Take documentation work off engineers so they can focus on engineering. Turn multidisciplinary engineering input into clear, accurate and controlled technical documentation for Marcurius unmanned systems (UxV).

Key Responsibilities

• Write and maintain interface control documents (ICDs), system and software descriptions, test plans and reports, manuals, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and training material.
• Interview engineers and other subject matter experts to capture technical knowledge, resolve gaps in source material and clarify intended operation.
• Organize complex hardware, software and system information into documentation that multidisciplinary teams can review and use.
• Maintain document templates, the technical writing style guide, revision histories and version control using approved document management tools, including SharePoint.
• Keep documents current as designs change; coordinate updates, track review comments and maintain traceability to the relevant engineering baseline.
• Coordinate technical review and approval with the responsible engineers before release. Protect company, customer and controlled technical information using approved systems and access controls.

Required Qualifications

• At least 3 years of technical writing experience supporting engineering projects.
• Experience producing both software and hardware documentation, including interface documents.
• Strong interviewing, editing and information-structuring skills, with close attention to technical accuracy and detail.
• Comfort with version control and document management tools, including SharePoint.
• U.S. person status: proposed requirement, subject to HR/Compliance confirming the assignment-specific legal or contractual basis before advertising. This is not a U.S.-citizens-only requirement.

Preferred Experience

• Technical writing experience in defense, aerospace or robotics.
• Experience with unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), unmanned surface vessels (USVs) or unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs).
• Familiarity with Department of Defense documentation requirements, military standards (MIL-STD), S1000D and Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs).
• Ability to read engineering drawings and schematics.

Why Marcurius

Marcurius is a people-first, execution-focused organization assembling a high-impact team of Engineers and Operators. This role offers the opportunity to directly shape real-world systems, support strategic national security priorities, and be part of an incredibly exciting journey - building the foundations of a next-generation Defense technology company.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Marcurius Multi-Mission Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a diverse, mission-driven team and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.

We strongly encourage applications from veterans and individuals with experience in maritime, defense, communications, and advanced technology sectors.