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Firestorm Who We Are
At Firestorm, we’re on a mission to revolutionize how defense solutions are designed and delivered. Our goal is to empower U.S. ally nations to effectively deter aggressors—regardless of their defense budget—through innovative, cost-efficient technologies. We call this vision “democratized deterrence.” As a VC-backed company at the intersection of defense and Silicon Valley, we’re pioneering the development of mission-adaptable aerial vehicles that put power back into the hands of operators. By prioritizing operator effectiveness, we’re pioneering a new era of aerial vehicle design. We aim to upend the traditional defense procurement model by delivering world-class capabilities at a fraction of the usual cost. Join us at Firestorm as we redefine defense procurement, making cutting-edge technology accessible to all at a fraction of the cost. Who We Are
At Firestorm, we’re on a mission to revolutionize how defense solutions are designed and delivered. Our goal is to empower U.S. ally nations to effectively deter aggressors—regardless of their defense budget—through innovative, cost-efficient technologies. We call this vision “democratized deterrence.” As a VC-backed company at the intersection of defense and Silicon Valley, we’re pioneering the development of mission-adaptable aerial vehicles that put power back into the hands of operators. By prioritizing operator effectiveness, we’re pioneering a new era of aerial vehicle design. We aim to upend the traditional defense procurement model by delivering world-class capabilities at a fraction of the usual cost. Join us at Firestorm as we redefine defense procurement, making cutting-edge technology accessible to all at a fraction of the cost.
About The Role
At Firestorm Labs, driving business growth through compelling proposals, and empowering customers with clear technical documentation are essential. As a Senior Technical Writer supporting our Business Development team, your mission is to partner closely with product, engineering, capture, and proposal teams to deliver accurate, updated, and easy-to-understand documentation. You will play a key role in creating business development materials as well as technical manuals, ensuring our teams are fully equipped to win contracts and support customers effectively.
This role will work closely with our Business Development Managers and Capture & Proposal Manager to develop and manage the documentation that supports all phases of capture and proposal efforts. You’ll help shape strategic proposal content that integrates capture strategies, win themes, and discriminators tailored to mission-critical customer needs in the defense space. This includes crafting compelling narratives, whitepapers, proposal sections, and supporting materials that align with capture strategies and customer needs. In addition to business development deliverables, you will also produce and maintain user-focused technical documentation such as operational manuals, procedures, checklists, and release notes that help end users operate and maintain Firestorm’s advanced defense systems.
The ideal candidate brings a hunger for knowledge, a thirst for quality, and an eye for accuracy. Strong critical thinking and the ability to digest technically complex information are vital. You will help define and build documentation processes, tools, and templates to scale these efforts across the company. The management in coordinating stakeholders and managing documentation roadmaps will set the standard for clarity, quality, and consistency across written materials at Firestorm Labs.
What You’ll Do
Generate, review, and edit user-focused documentation supporting capture, proposal, and business development efforts, including whitepapers, proposal responses, technical narratives, and pricing materials. Engage with SMEs and cross-functional stakeholders to develop proposal artifacts that are clear, concise, persuasive, compliant, and compelling. Ensure content is accurate, error-free, and aligned to RFx requirements, company processes, capture strategies, and industry best practices. Partner closely with internal stakeholders to gather information, understand user workflows, and ensure documentation meets customer and contract requirements. Support contract deliverable management to ensure proposal and business development documentation is accurate, compliant, polished, and submitted on time. Collaborate with Capture Managers, Solution Architects, and subject matter experts to extract technical insights and translate them into customer-focused proposal content. Develop and maintain technical manuals, operational procedures, checklists, templates, troubleshooting guides, and release notes to support end users and internal teams. Create and contribute to documentation style guides, processes, lifecycle workflows, and toolkits to improve quality, efficiency, and scalability of documentation efforts. Manage and prioritize multiple concurrent documentation projects and deadlines, adapting quickly to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment. Identify gaps or risks in documentation efforts, proposing and implementing solutions to keep projects on track. Help build a culture of technical writing and documentation by developing training, templates, and process improvements to enable contributions across the company. Participate in tooling selection and implementation for authoring, version control, publishing, and content management to enable efficient documentation workflows.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Technical Writing, English, Communications, or a related field. 6+ years of experience as a technical writer, preferably supporting proposal, capture, or business development documentation efforts within the defense, aerospace, or technology sectors. Proven track record of writing, editing, and managing complex proposals and technical documentation under tight deadlines. Strong ability to synthesize information from technical subject matter experts and cross-functional teams into clear, concise, and persuasive documents. Demonstrated ability to incorporate win strategies and customer-specific language into proposal narratives that resonate with evaluators. Experience creating and maintaining technical manuals, operational guides, and user-facing documentation. Deep familiarity with Federal proposal structures and writing styles, including RFP/RFQ analysis, compliance matrices, and narrative development for technical, management, and past performance volumes. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging for technical and non-technical audiences. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and version control/document management systems. Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities independently while collaborating effectively across teams. Experience supporting contract deliverables and a working understanding of government solicitation processes. U.S. Citizenship is required, with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment or startup. Familiarity with defense industry standards, DoD regulations, and proposal compliance requirements. Military exposure and experience, particularly with military technical documentation writing and formatting standards (e.g., S1000D, MIL-STD-40051). Knowledge of infrastructure modernization, applications/software development and sustainment, cloud solutions, warfighter solutions, and agile methodologies for defense, civilian, space, and national security sectors of the federal government. Knowledge of capture management principles and the business development lifecycle. Experience writing technical user-facing documentation, style guides, and scalable documentation processes.
Work Environment
Based at our Headquarters in San Diego, CA. We welcome candidates who are local or open to relocating. Relocation assistance is available and may be included in the offer package where appropriate.
Compensation
US Salary Range: $110,000 - $165,000 USD
The posted salary range reflects an estimate based on a variety of compensation factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, education, certifications, specialized skills, geographic location, and business needs. Actual compensation may vary, and this range is subject to change as our compensation structure or market conditions evolve.
Benefits & Perks
Our culture fosters collaboration, respect, and trust, empowering passionate people to do their best work. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth. In addition to an opportunity to take part in an innovative, collaborative and fast-growing business with a highly motivated and skilled team, we also take pride in taking care of our employees. Here are just a few ways that we show our appreciation:
We offer comprehensive medical, dental, and visions plans 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan to invest in your long-term retirement goals Unlimited PTO Extremely generous company holiday calendar, including a holiday hiatus in December. Generous Parental Leave FSA HSA Hospital Indemnity insurance Critical Illness insurance Accident insurance Basic Life/AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance, 100% covered by Firestorm. Plus, the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your family. Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, are available to you as well.
ITAR Compliance
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or otherwise eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Firestorm is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and upholding equitable hiring practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic under federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process.
Firestorm is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment. If you require accommodations or assistance during the application process, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at careers@launchfirestorm.com so we can provide the support you need.
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Senior Proposal Writer
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Firestorm 1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Senior Proposal Writer
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Firestorm Who We Are
At Firestorm, we’re on a mission to revolutionize how defense solutions are designed and delivered. Our goal is to empower U.S. ally nations to effectively deter aggressors—regardless of their defense budget—through innovative, cost-efficient technologies. We call this vision “democratized deterrence.” As a VC-backed company at the intersection of defense and Silicon Valley, we’re pioneering the development of mission-adaptable aerial vehicles that put power back into the hands of operators. By prioritizing operator effectiveness, we’re pioneering a new era of aerial vehicle design. We aim to upend the traditional defense procurement model by delivering world-class capabilities at a fraction of the usual cost. Join us at Firestorm as we redefine defense procurement, making cutting-edge technology accessible to all at a fraction of the cost. Who We Are
At Firestorm, we’re on a mission to revolutionize how defense solutions are designed and delivered. Our goal is to empower U.S. ally nations to effectively deter aggressors—regardless of their defense budget—through innovative, cost-efficient technologies. We call this vision “democratized deterrence.” As a VC-backed company at the intersection of defense and Silicon Valley, we’re pioneering the development of mission-adaptable aerial vehicles that put power back into the hands of operators. By prioritizing operator effectiveness, we’re pioneering a new era of aerial vehicle design. We aim to upend the traditional defense procurement model by delivering world-class capabilities at a fraction of the usual cost. Join us at Firestorm as we redefine defense procurement, making cutting-edge technology accessible to all at a fraction of the cost.
About The Role
At Firestorm Labs, driving business growth through compelling proposals, and empowering customers with clear technical documentation are essential. As a Senior Technical Writer supporting our Business Development team, your mission is to partner closely with product, engineering, capture, and proposal teams to deliver accurate, updated, and easy-to-understand documentation. You will play a key role in creating business development materials as well as technical manuals, ensuring our teams are fully equipped to win contracts and support customers effectively.
This role will work closely with our Business Development Managers and Capture & Proposal Manager to develop and manage the documentation that supports all phases of capture and proposal efforts. You’ll help shape strategic proposal content that integrates capture strategies, win themes, and discriminators tailored to mission-critical customer needs in the defense space. This includes crafting compelling narratives, whitepapers, proposal sections, and supporting materials that align with capture strategies and customer needs. In addition to business development deliverables, you will also produce and maintain user-focused technical documentation such as operational manuals, procedures, checklists, and release notes that help end users operate and maintain Firestorm’s advanced defense systems.
The ideal candidate brings a hunger for knowledge, a thirst for quality, and an eye for accuracy. Strong critical thinking and the ability to digest technically complex information are vital. You will help define and build documentation processes, tools, and templates to scale these efforts across the company. The management in coordinating stakeholders and managing documentation roadmaps will set the standard for clarity, quality, and consistency across written materials at Firestorm Labs.
What You’ll Do
Generate, review, and edit user-focused documentation supporting capture, proposal, and business development efforts, including whitepapers, proposal responses, technical narratives, and pricing materials. Engage with SMEs and cross-functional stakeholders to develop proposal artifacts that are clear, concise, persuasive, compliant, and compelling. Ensure content is accurate, error-free, and aligned to RFx requirements, company processes, capture strategies, and industry best practices. Partner closely with internal stakeholders to gather information, understand user workflows, and ensure documentation meets customer and contract requirements. Support contract deliverable management to ensure proposal and business development documentation is accurate, compliant, polished, and submitted on time. Collaborate with Capture Managers, Solution Architects, and subject matter experts to extract technical insights and translate them into customer-focused proposal content. Develop and maintain technical manuals, operational procedures, checklists, templates, troubleshooting guides, and release notes to support end users and internal teams. Create and contribute to documentation style guides, processes, lifecycle workflows, and toolkits to improve quality, efficiency, and scalability of documentation efforts. Manage and prioritize multiple concurrent documentation projects and deadlines, adapting quickly to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment. Identify gaps or risks in documentation efforts, proposing and implementing solutions to keep projects on track. Help build a culture of technical writing and documentation by developing training, templates, and process improvements to enable contributions across the company. Participate in tooling selection and implementation for authoring, version control, publishing, and content management to enable efficient documentation workflows.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Technical Writing, English, Communications, or a related field. 6+ years of experience as a technical writer, preferably supporting proposal, capture, or business development documentation efforts within the defense, aerospace, or technology sectors. Proven track record of writing, editing, and managing complex proposals and technical documentation under tight deadlines. Strong ability to synthesize information from technical subject matter experts and cross-functional teams into clear, concise, and persuasive documents. Demonstrated ability to incorporate win strategies and customer-specific language into proposal narratives that resonate with evaluators. Experience creating and maintaining technical manuals, operational guides, and user-facing documentation. Deep familiarity with Federal proposal structures and writing styles, including RFP/RFQ analysis, compliance matrices, and narrative development for technical, management, and past performance volumes. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging for technical and non-technical audiences. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and version control/document management systems. Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities independently while collaborating effectively across teams. Experience supporting contract deliverables and a working understanding of government solicitation processes. U.S. Citizenship is required, with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment or startup. Familiarity with defense industry standards, DoD regulations, and proposal compliance requirements. Military exposure and experience, particularly with military technical documentation writing and formatting standards (e.g., S1000D, MIL-STD-40051). Knowledge of infrastructure modernization, applications/software development and sustainment, cloud solutions, warfighter solutions, and agile methodologies for defense, civilian, space, and national security sectors of the federal government. Knowledge of capture management principles and the business development lifecycle. Experience writing technical user-facing documentation, style guides, and scalable documentation processes.
Work Environment
Based at our Headquarters in San Diego, CA. We welcome candidates who are local or open to relocating. Relocation assistance is available and may be included in the offer package where appropriate.
Compensation
US Salary Range: $110,000 - $165,000 USD
The posted salary range reflects an estimate based on a variety of compensation factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, education, certifications, specialized skills, geographic location, and business needs. Actual compensation may vary, and this range is subject to change as our compensation structure or market conditions evolve.
Benefits & Perks
Our culture fosters collaboration, respect, and trust, empowering passionate people to do their best work. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth. In addition to an opportunity to take part in an innovative, collaborative and fast-growing business with a highly motivated and skilled team, we also take pride in taking care of our employees. Here are just a few ways that we show our appreciation:
We offer comprehensive medical, dental, and visions plans 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan to invest in your long-term retirement goals Unlimited PTO Extremely generous company holiday calendar, including a holiday hiatus in December. Generous Parental Leave FSA HSA Hospital Indemnity insurance Critical Illness insurance Accident insurance Basic Life/AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance, 100% covered by Firestorm. Plus, the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your family. Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, are available to you as well.
ITAR Compliance
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or otherwise eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Firestorm is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and upholding equitable hiring practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic under federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process.
Firestorm is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment. If you require accommodations or assistance during the application process, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at careers@launchfirestorm.com so we can provide the support you need.
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