Freelance – Science & Technical Writer

Viewpointsystem

. Write whitepapers, technical articles, and scientific content accurately representing the company's technology and research .

Posted 11/3/2026contractRemote • AustriaJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in scientific and technical writing, with a strong ability to convey complex deep-tech topics to B2B audiences in both German and English. Proven experience in producing publication-ready content and collaborating effectively with subject-matter experts.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Scientific WritingTechnical WritingB2B CommunicationFluent GermanFluent English

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Technical WritingScientific WritingContent ProductionData VisualizationWhite Paper DevelopmentResearch CoordinationEditing and ProofreadingComplex Topic SimplificationInterviewing ExpertsPublication-Ready Content

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailStructured Working StyleReliabilityPrecisionCollaboration

Industry Keywords

Deep-TechNatural SciencesEngineeringEye TrackingComputer VisionHuman-Machine InteractionWearablesB2B TechnologyTechnical CommunicationContent Strategy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Write whitepapers, technical articles, and scientific content accurately representing the company's technology and research
Make complex deep-tech topics accessible to informed B2B audiences without oversimplifying them
Collaborate on projects from briefing through expert reviews to final sign-off
Interview subject-matter experts
Coordinate reviews and incorporate feedback through final approval
Suggest diagrams, infographics, and data visualizations where valuable
Produce publication-ready content in both German and English

Requirements

What you’ll need

Several years of proven experience in scientific or technical writing, ideally in deep-tech or a B2B technology environment
Background in natural sciences, engineering, or a related technical field
Genuine interest in eye tracking, computer vision, human-machine interaction, or wearables
Proven experience making scientific topics accessible to a general audience
Ability to independently work through complex topics after a briefing
Flawless writing in German and English
Sharp eye for accuracy, nuance, and tone
Structured, reliable, and precise way of working
Ability to manage work from first draft to final version
Ability to provide a technical white paper or scientific article written personally
Ability to provide an example of making complex technology or research accessible to a broader audience
Based in or near Vienna is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Freelancer / independent contractor arrangement
12-month contract
20 hours/week
Opportunity to work on award-winning smart glasses and eye-tracking technology
Project-based collaboration with expert reviews and final sign-off
Possibility to meet in person occasionally if based in or near Vienna