Technical Writer - Physical Modeling

Job Summary

Do you have a strong aptitude and desire to write about technical topics? Would you like to teach others how to use software tools to solve challenging engineering problems in industries such as aerospace and automotive? Are you experienced in mechanical or electrical engineering, and considering a career change?

Come join a team at MathWorks that teaches engineers, scientists, and students how to use sophisticated software to model physical systems including mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic.

We are looking for individuals with the background and skills to communicate creative ways to use MathWorks products to solve challenging problems.

Responsibilities

• Write user-focused content that explains how to use tools to design, model, and simulate physical systems
• Develop examples and tutorials that show how to use software features that span multiple products
• Work with customers and customer-facing groups to identify use cases, workflows, user tasks, and information needs
• Participate in the software development process, review software requirements and functional designs, provide comments and suggest improvements

Qualifications Required / Preferred

For fastest consideration please submit writing samples with resume

• Bachelors or Masters in engineering, science, mathematics, or other technical area
• Professional experience, preferably in a software development environment
• Experience writing for a technical audience
• Proven ability to explain complex engineering or science concepts clearly
• Ability to work collaboratively within cross-function product teams and a multi-writer team
• Knowledge of a programming language

Pluses:

• Experience using MATLAB and/or Simulink
• Experience modeling physical systems

Additional Key Skills:  mechanics, hydraulics, computer aided design/ CAD, physics, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics

To be considered for this opportunity, please include the following information during your online application (when asked for Additional Documents):

1. Writing samples that showcase your ability to write and highlight your technical knowledge (PDFs or URLs)
2. An overview of any experience using MATLAB or other MathWorks products
3. A cover letter explaining why you want to be a Content Specialist/Technical Writer at MathWorks