Technical Writer I — R&D Docs for DoD Programs

Sara INC; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 43,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, disability &

401(k) match/profit sharing

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Job summary

Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc. (SARA) in Colorado Springs, CO seeks a Technical Writer I to support R&D activities and transition technologies to DoD/DoE contractors.

You’ll work with engineers, physicists, and technicians on long-standing and new programs, shaping technical content from conception to operation. The role emphasizes editing, documentation design, and creating training materials, with opportunities to advance in a multidisciplinary, fast-paced environment.

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, involving standing, sitting, and carrying or lifting up to 15 pounds.
• Working environment is indoor, moderately quiet, reasonably clean, well-lit, and well-ventilated; moderate physical hazards may exist.

Responsibilities

• Edit, standardize, and/or modify material prepared by other authors and engineers.
• Produce and design physical media for distribution (workbooks, flyers, brochures).
• Conduct interviews with production and engineering personnel and review reports to learn product technologies.
• Meet with engineers, programmers, and project managers to learn about new products or processes.
• Organize technical content into clear, concise narratives for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Review writing assignments and establish information exchange standards for clarity and terminology.
• Observe and document production activities to define operating procedures.
• Write or edit work instructions to support technicians during build processes.
• Prepare and deliver training information for a wide range of applications.
• Copyedit technical contributions and submittals; design/edit documentation using tools.
• Present complex data in clear text and meet deadlines; work independently.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Detail-oriented

Editing

Independent worker

US Citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree in English/Technical Writing/Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Suite

Canva

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc. (SARA) in Colorado Springs, CO seeks a Technical Writer I to support R&D activities and transition technologies to DoD/DoE contractors.

You’ll work with engineers, physicists, and technicians on long-standing and new programs, shaping technical content from conception to operation. The role emphasizes editing, documentation design, and creating training materials, with opportunities to advance in a multidisciplinary, fast-paced environment.