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Lead Technical Writer jobs with green card sponsorship follow the EB-2 or EB-3 pathway, requiring PERM labor certification before your employer files an I-140 petition. Employers must document that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the role, making a strong portfolio of specialized technical documentation experience central to your sponsorship case.
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We're on a mission to make the skies safe and accessible for everyone. Our technology gives pilots greater control by simplifying the management of any aircraft during standard flight operations, inclement weather, and emergencies. Our SkyOS solution, rigorously and relentlessly developed by skilled and dedicated Skyrysers, is the key to unlocking this unbounded future. Our technology, combined with our commitment to saving lives and our passion for aviation, will empower everyone to experience the joy and freedom of flight.
LEAD TECHNICAL WRITER - EL SEGUNDO, CA
Skyryse's Certification & Product team is hiring for a Lead Technical Writer! We are seeking a self-starter who can own technical documentation from development through product launch while keeping cross-functional teams and key stakeholders aligned. You bring strong technical writing expertise in the aerospace industry, with experience translating complex engineering and operational information into clear, accurate documentation.
This is a full time opportunity based in El Segundo, CA.
Responsibilities:
- Interact cross-functionally with engineers, project managers, pilots, and other key stakeholders to architect, create, edit, and publish technical documentation such as operating and maintenance manuals, training materials, and more
- Support documentation alignment with version control software, release systems, and Docs-as-Code workflows in order to manage overall documentation quality
- Develop clear and concise documentation to reduce the probability of future errors, working with stakeholders to understand user needs
- Gather feedback and consider all relevant data to improve existing and future documentation
- Support organizing, coordinating, and tracking documentation tasks to align with both team and company-wide goals
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors of Science degree in Communications, STEM, or other related field
- 5+ years of technical writing experience
- 2+ years of experience in the aerospace industry
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Familiarity with FAA technical publication standards, aviation documentation guidance, and industry specifications, including applicable Advisory Circulars, GAMA Guidance, and ATA specifications
- Experience working at a startup
- Product Launch / Full Lifecycle experience
- Proficiency with Git, Asciidoctor, VS Code, and Docs-as-Code authoring workflows
- Experience using Python and Ruby to support documentation automation, publishing workflows, and custom Docs-as-Code tooling
- Experience creating and editing technical illustrations from CAD/3D model data using Adobe Illustrator, SolidWorks Composer, or similar tools
- A portfolio of writing samples to review
WHY SKYRYSE?
- The opportunity to change the world through improving aviation safety and accessibility
- Salary: $140,000 - $170,000 depending on experience
- Valuable stock option plan
- Heavily subsidized medical, dental and vision plans
- Full-time employees are eligible for 20 days of paid time off (PTO) and 5 sick days annually. PTO and sick days must be used in accordance with Company policy.
- A company with an ambitious vision, a dynamic work environment, and a team of smart, motivated, and fun to work-with colleagues!
The posted salary range reflects the potential base pay for this role, adjusted to account for varying geographic markets. Final compensation will be based on factors such as your location, job-related skills, experience, and internal alignment, including equity and benefits.
WE WELCOME ALL
Skyryse is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
NO AGENCY CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED.
INTRODUCTION
We're on a mission to make the skies safe and accessible for everyone. Our technology gives pilots greater control by simplifying the management of any aircraft during standard flight operations, inclement weather, and emergencies. Our SkyOS solution, rigorously and relentlessly developed by skilled and dedicated Skyrysers, is the key to unlocking this unbounded future. Our technology, combined with our commitment to saving lives and our passion for aviation, will empower everyone to experience the joy and freedom of flight.
LEAD TECHNICAL WRITER - EL SEGUNDO, CA
Skyryse's Certification & Product team is hiring for a Lead Technical Writer! We are seeking a self-starter who can own technical documentation from development through product launch while keeping cross-functional teams and key stakeholders aligned. You bring strong technical writing expertise in the aerospace industry, with experience translating complex engineering and operational information into clear, accurate documentation.
This is a full time opportunity based in El Segundo, CA.
Responsibilities:
- Interact cross-functionally with engineers, project managers, pilots, and other key stakeholders to architect, create, edit, and publish technical documentation such as operating and maintenance manuals, training materials, and more
- Support documentation alignment with version control software, release systems, and Docs-as-Code workflows in order to manage overall documentation quality
- Develop clear and concise documentation to reduce the probability of future errors, working with stakeholders to understand user needs
- Gather feedback and consider all relevant data to improve existing and future documentation
- Support organizing, coordinating, and tracking documentation tasks to align with both team and company-wide goals
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors of Science degree in Communications, STEM, or other related field
- 5+ years of technical writing experience
- 2+ years of experience in the aerospace industry
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Familiarity with FAA technical publication standards, aviation documentation guidance, and industry specifications, including applicable Advisory Circulars, GAMA Guidance, and ATA specifications
- Experience working at a startup
- Product Launch / Full Lifecycle experience
- Proficiency with Git, Asciidoctor, VS Code, and Docs-as-Code authoring workflows
- Experience using Python and Ruby to support documentation automation, publishing workflows, and custom Docs-as-Code tooling
- Experience creating and editing technical illustrations from CAD/3D model data using Adobe Illustrator, SolidWorks Composer, or similar tools
- A portfolio of writing samples to review
WHY SKYRYSE?
- The opportunity to change the world through improving aviation safety and accessibility
- Salary: $140,000 - $170,000 depending on experience
- Valuable stock option plan
- Heavily subsidized medical, dental and vision plans
- Full-time employees are eligible for 20 days of paid time off (PTO) and 5 sick days annually. PTO and sick days must be used in accordance with Company policy.
- A company with an ambitious vision, a dynamic work environment, and a team of smart, motivated, and fun to work-with colleagues!
The posted salary range reflects the potential base pay for this role, adjusted to account for varying geographic markets. Final compensation will be based on factors such as your location, job-related skills, experience, and internal alignment, including equity and benefits.
WE WELCOME ALL
Skyryse is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
NO AGENCY CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Lead Technical Writer
Map your experience to PERM wage levels
Before applying, run your target city and occupation code through the OFLC Wage Search to find the prevailing wage tier your experience qualifies for. Employers must offer at least that wage, so knowing your level prevents offer mismatches late in the process.
Build a domain-specific documentation portfolio
PERM recruitment must demonstrate no qualified U.S. worker is available, so your portfolio needs to show depth in a specialized domain like API documentation, medical devices, or aerospace. Generic writing samples won't distinguish you during the employer's mandatory recruitment test.
Target employers with dedicated PERM programs
Use Migrate Mate to find employers with verified green card sponsorship history for technical writing roles, filtered by location and industry. Companies that sponsor regularly already have immigration counsel and established PERM workflows, cutting months off your timeline.
Clarify the sponsorship commitment before accepting an offer
Ask prospective employers directly whether they'll cover PERM attorney fees and whether they've sponsored technical writers before. Some companies sponsor engineers routinely but have never run PERM for a writing role, which can create unexpected delays during DOL recruitment compliance.
Understand how priority dates affect your planning
EB-2 and EB-3 both have per-country annual limits, and if you're a national of a high-demand country, your priority date may be years behind the current cutoff. File your I-140 as early as your employer allows so your place in line is established while you continue working.
Use AC21 portability to protect a pending I-485
Once your I-485 has been pending at least 180 days and your original I-140 is approved, AC21 lets you change employers if the new role is in the same or similar occupation under O*NET. Document the occupational similarity carefully with USCIS to avoid jeopardizing your pending application.
Green Card Lead Technical Writer: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between H-1B sponsorship and green card sponsorship for Lead Technical Writers?
H-1B visa sponsorship gives you temporary work authorization, typically in two or three-year increments, with no path to permanent residence on its own. Green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 is a permanent commitment: your employer files for PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor, then submits an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS, and if approved, you pursue adjustment of status or consular processing for lawful permanent residence.
Does a Lead Technical Writer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Lead Technical Writer positions qualify under EB-2 if the role requires a master's degree or a bachelor's degree plus at least five years of progressive specialized experience. If the employer's minimum requirement is a bachelor's degree with less experience, EB-3 professional classification typically applies. The job description the employer uses during PERM recruitment must reflect the genuine minimum requirements, not inflated ones.
How do I find employers willing to sponsor green cards for technical writing roles?
Search Migrate Mate to find employers with documented green card sponsorship history for technical writing and related content roles. Many companies sponsor technical writers in regulated industries like software, medical devices, and defense, but that history isn't always visible in a standard job posting. Focusing on employers with an established immigration program significantly increases your chances of a successful PERM outcome.
What happens during the PERM recruitment process and how does it affect the hiring timeline?
PERM requires your employer to conduct a formal recruitment campaign, including job postings in specific venues over a defined window, to demonstrate no qualified U.S. worker is available for the role. This recruitment phase alone typically takes several months before the application is even filed with the Department of Labor. The process adds meaningful time to the overall sponsorship timeline, so the earlier your employer initiates it, the better.
Can I change jobs after my employer starts the green card process?
If your I-485 has been pending for at least 180 days and your original I-140 was approved, AC21 portability allows you to move to a new employer in the same or a similar occupation without losing your place in line. If your I-485 hasn't reached that threshold, changing employers generally means starting the PERM process over, though an approved I-140 priority date can carry over to a new employer's petition.