Technical Writer at Speer Technologies translating engineering concepts into compelling technical content for RFP submissions. Collaborating with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced startup environment.
Responsibilities
Translate engineering concepts, product capabilities, and technical specifications into clear, accurate written content for RFP responses and proposals.
Work closely with the Director of Product and internal engineering resources to gather, interpret, and structure technical information for use across submissions.
Provide dedicated technical writing support across concurrent RFP submissions, ensuring engineering content is accurate, well-articulated, and tailored to each opportunity's requirements.
Maintain and build a library of reusable technical content, including product descriptions, capability summaries, and engineering narratives, to streamline the proposal process.
Ensure all technical content meets submission requirements and accurately reflects Speer's capabilities, products, and differentiators.
Identify opportunities to make the technical input process more efficient and scalable, reducing the burden on product and engineering leadership over time.
Requirements
Engineering background with a transition into technical writing, bringing the ability to understand, interpret, and communicate complex technical concepts with clarity.
Previous experience contributing to RFP responses, proposals, or technical documentation in a professional setting.
Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to adapt tone and detail level to suit different audiences and submission requirements.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where priorities can shift and deadlines are firm.
Proactive and self-directed, with the ability to take ownership of deliverables and work independently without close supervision.
Strong collaborator who can gather information effectively from subject matter experts and translate it into polished written content.
Solid organizational skills with the ability to manage input across multiple concurrent proposals without losing accuracy or quality.
Familiarity with Canadian or international government procurement processes, grant programs, or funding landscapes relevant to health tech, AI, or deep tech is a nice to have.
Hands-on engineering or product experience, particularly in software, hardware, or emerging technology fields is a nice to have.
Experience working in or alongside a proposal or business development team is a nice to have.
Fluency in French is an asset (but not required).
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package, including dental care, vision care, paid time off, and a wellness program.
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