Technical Writer I — Clear, Impactful Docs for R&D

Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 43,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, disability, &

life insurance; and other supplemental

Discretionary bonuses

401(k) match/profit sharing

ESOP

Job summary

Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc. (SARA) is seeking a Technical Writer I in Colorado Springs to support research and development activities and translate complex engineering work into clear documentation for the DoD, DoE, and contractors.

The successful candidate will grow with engineers and technicians on long-standing programs and innovative new efforts, contributing across conception to operation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Technical Writing, Engineering, or related field.
• 2–4 years of related experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent use of grammar.
• A working understanding of basic physics and engineering concepts.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain DoD Top Secret security clearance.
• May require light physical effort, up to 15 pounds.
• Indoor, moderately quiet and well-ventilated work environment.

Responsibilities

• Edit, standardize, and/or make changes to material prepared by other contributing authors and technical personnel (engineers and program leads)
• Produce and design physical media for distribution, including printed and bound workbooks, 3-ring binders, flyers, memos, brochures, and other marketing materials
• Conduct interviews with production and engineering personnel and review historical reports to become familiar with product technologies and production methods
• Meet with engineers, programmers, and project managers to learn about new products or processes
• Organize technical content into clear, concise narratives that effectively convey information to a wide variety of audiences
• Review writing assignments and establish information exchange standards for clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology
• Observe, record, and document production activities to define operating procedures
• Write, update, or edit work instructions to support technicians during build
• Prepare and deliver training information for a wide range of applications
• Copyedit technical contributions, reports, test plans, procedures, and other submittals
• Design or edit technical documentation, certificates, drawings, and fillable forms using AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, Canva, or Excel
• Present complex data in clear, concise text
• Meet deadlines and work independently
• Edit and proofread colleagues’ work
• Grasp theoretical principles related to physics, mechanical and electrical engineering
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Retain and apply knowledge of contractual requirements, military standards, and company regulations when editing documents

Skills

Technical writing

Editing

Communication skills

Grammar

Physics basics

Engineering concepts

MS Office

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English, Technical Writing, Engineering, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Suite

Canva

Excel

SolidWorks

Final Cut Pro

Job description

Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc. (SARA) is seeking a Technical Writer I in Colorado Springs to support research and development activities and translate complex engineering work into clear documentation for the DoD, DoE, and contractors.

The successful candidate will grow with engineers and technicians on long-standing programs and innovative new efforts, contributing across conception to operation.