The role involves writing technical marketing content, explaining complex engineering concepts, and collaborating with engineers to produce clear and engaging articles aimed at a knowledgeable audience.
Objective
To support the client in producing highly technical, accurate, and insightful marketing content that communicates complex engineering concepts (e.g., AI servers, SATCOM, RF systems) clearly and credibly to a knowledgeable audience.
Profile OverviewThe ideal writer has a strong technical background (engineering, SATCOM, RF, or similar) and can confidently translate complex systems into compelling marketing content. This writer should be comfortable collaborating with engineers, extracting nuanced information, and producing technically sound thought leadership.
Scope- Engagement includes: 100 hour block to be used within 4 months
- Write technical marketing content including: Articles and blog posts, monthly newsletters, and thought leadership pieces
- Explain complex topics such as: AI servers and processing capabilities, component shortages and market implications, and antenna control systems and related math/engineering concepts
- Collaborate with internal engineers and stakeholders to extract accurate technical insights
- Translate highly technical information into clear, engaging content without losing accuracy
- Potential future support: White papers, eBooks, brochures, or user manuals
- Strong technical background (preferred areas): SATCOM, RF engineering, software or manufacturing engineering, or high-performance computing / AI infrastructure
- Ability to understand and communicate complex systems and components
- Experience writing for technical or engineering audiences
- Comfortable interviewing SMEs (engineers, sales engineers)
- Strong analytical thinking; familiarity with mathematical concepts is a plus
- Bonus: Military or DoD-related experience, procurement, or component-level knowledge
Client specializes in high-performance, high-cost computing systems, including AI servers, hypervisors, and advanced computing solutions. They serve industries such as defense (DoD), SATCOM, and other technical sectors, producing systems that require deep technical understanding to market effectively.
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