Technical Writer

North Logan, UT - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 46000 - 65500

Posted on: 16 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job ID: 5629
Position Posted: 12/05/2025
SDL is seeking an experienced Technical Writer. This person will work alongside Program Managers and engineering personnel to develop contract deliverables and a variety of other documentation for software and hardware development test and delivery. This is a full-time position located onsite in North Logan Utah. Qualified applicants must submit:

Cover letter
Resume
Two writing samples

SDL delivers advanced multi-domain solutions to protect national security and enable scientific discovery. Our expertise in satellites sensors and instruments ground systems and data processing and autonomous systems plays a critical role in missions supporting NASA and the Department of Defense. Join our team of engineers scientists technicians and business professionals in our seventh decade of delivering mission success.

Technical Writer Responsibilities include:

Researching writing formatting and editing contract deliverables including reports manuals plans presentations and white papers
Attending program review meetings and customer meetings to capture action items and minutes
Assisting with tracking program requirements as needed including software and hardware documentation output

Required Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in technical writing English or a related field
Must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance
Experience producing user manuals test plans procedures technical and status reports and other technical documentation
Proficiency using MS Office
Experience using Adobe CS
Ability to understand evaluate and document technical and engineering concepts
Ability to be proactive and work effectively with little direct supervision
Ability to work productively alone and in a team
Ability to meet tight deadlines set individual priorities and remain flexible when priorities shift
Excellent verbal communication skills including the ability to follow up and close the loop
Excellent written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Active TS/SSBI
Experience working DoD programs
Proposal writing experience
At least 2 years of related experience

Salary Range
$46000 $65500

This range serves as a general guideline and may vary based on factors such as role level location market conditions and individual qualifications including job-related skills experience and relevant education or training. The range displayed in the job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries across all US locations. Specific salary details for a candidates preferred location can be provided by the recruiter or HR manager during the hiring process.

Why Join SDL
SDL offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. Visit our Benefits Page to learn more about what we offer.

SDL supports a variety of missions including NASAs vision to reveal the unknown for the benefit of humankind and the Department of Defenses aim to protect our Nation on the ground in the air and in space. Our sensors satellites software systems and science and engineering play an essential role in some important missions youve heard of and others that you havent. Join our team in our seventh decade of delivering mission success.

At SDL we uphold a culture of respect collaboration empowerment and accountability. We listen with open minds seek to understand diverse perspectives and engage in thoughtful dialogue. We work together by sharing knowledge involving others and offering support. We trust and empower our team members to take ownership act with integrity and be accountable. Above all we deliver on our commitments to each other and to our mission partners.

The application window for this position is expected to remain open for approximately 14 days. However it may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. We encourage interested candidates to submit their applications promptly.

For questions assistance or accommodation with the application process or the DoD SkillBridge program please contact

Required Experience:

Junior IC

Job ID: 5629Position Posted: 12/05/2025SDL is seeking an experienced Technical Writer. This person will work alongside Program Managers and engineering personnel to develop contract deliverables and a variety of other documentation for software and hardware development test and delivery. This is a f...

Cover letter
Resume
Two writing samples

Researching writing formatting and editing contract deliverables including reports manuals plans presentations and white papers
Attending program review meetings and customer meetings to capture action items and minutes
Assisting with tracking program requirements as needed including software and hardware documentation output

Required Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in technical writing English or a related field
Must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance
Experience producing user manuals test plans procedures technical and status reports and other technical documentation
Proficiency using MS Office
Experience using Adobe CS
Ability to understand evaluate and document technical and engineering concepts
Ability to be proactive and work effectively with little direct supervision
Ability to work productively alone and in a team
Ability to meet tight deadlines set individual priorities and remain flexible when priorities shift
Excellent verbal communication skills including the ability to follow up and close the loop
Excellent written communication skills