Technical Writer I - 1413

$60,000 - $80,000/Yr

Sara & Co Limited - Colorado Springs, CO

Full-time - Entry Level

Colorado Springs, CO

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

The Technical Writer I position at SARA Inc. involves supporting research and development activities by creating and editing technical documentation for innovative technologies in the defense sector. The role requires collaboration with engineers and technical personnel to produce clear and concise materials that convey complex information to various audiences. This entry-level position offers opportunities for growth and learning in a multidisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Edit, standardize, or make changes to material prepared by other contributing authors and technical personnel.
• Create physical media for distribution, such as printed and bound workbooks, flyers, and brochures.
• Interview production and engineering personnel to become familiar with product technologies and production methods.
• Organize technical content to create narratives for diverse audiences.
• Review writing assignments and create information exchange standards regarding clarity and terminology.
• Observe production and experimental activities to determine operating procedures.
• Prepare and deliver training information for various applications.
• Assist in developing control procedures for in-house documentation.
• Copy-edit technical contributions, reports, and procedures.
• Create and maintain organization of writing assignment matrix.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in English, Technical Writing, or related field.
• One to three years of related experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong grammar skills for technical reporting.
• Basic understanding of physics and engineering concepts.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain DoD Top Secret security clearance.

Nice-to-haves

• Active DoD Top Secret or DoE Q clearance.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Profit sharing
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Flexible schedule
• Generous PTO program (vacation, sick, holiday)
• Tuition & certification reimbursement
• Discretionary employee bonuses