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Wyetech

Technical Writer 2

Laurel, MD

$38.28 - $71.24/hr

Writes and edits technical documentation for all of the project's hardware and software to include ... Various team-building events throughout the year such as: monthly lunches, summer company picnic ...

Wyetech

Technical Writer 2

Laurel, MD

Writes and edits technical documentation for all of the project's hardware and software to include ... Various team-building events throughout the year such as: monthly lunches, summer company picnic ...

Wyetech

Technical Writer 2

Laurel, MD · On-site

Writes and edits technical documentation for all of the project's hardware and software to include ... Various team-building events throughout the year such as: monthly lunches, summer company picnic ...

Wyetech

Technical Writer 1/2

Odenton, MD

$70K - $80K/yr

Writes and edits technical documentation for all of configuration and how-to documentation. Creates ... Various team-building events throughout the year such as: monthly lunches, summer company picnic ...

Wyetech

Technical Writer 1/2

Odenton, MD · On-site

$70K - $80K/yr

Writes and edits technical documentation for all of configuration and how-to documentation. Creates ... Various team-building events throughout the year such as: monthly lunches, summer company picnic ...

Wyetech

Technical Writer 1/2

Odenton, MD

$70K - $80K/yr

Writes and edits technical documentation for all of configuration and how-to documentation. Creates ... Various team-building events throughout the year such as: monthly lunches, summer company picnic ...

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How much do summer technical writer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for summer technical writer in the United States is $38.94, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $28.85 and $47.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Summer Technical Writer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Summer Technical Writer, you need strong written communication skills, attention to detail, and a background in English, communications, or a related field. Familiarity with authoring tools like Microsoft Word, Google Docs, and content management systems, as well as experience with basic graphic or documentation software, is typically required. Collaboration, adaptability, and the ability to quickly grasp technical concepts are crucial soft skills for this role. These skills ensure you can produce clear, user-friendly documentation within tight project timelines and effectively support technical teams.

What types of projects can a Summer Technical Writer expect to work on, and how do these contribute to the team?

As a Summer Technical Writer, you can expect to work on a variety of projects such as updating user manuals, creating installation guides, revising internal documentation, and preparing knowledge base articles. These projects are often collaborative, requiring close interaction with engineers, product managers, and other writers to ensure accuracy and clarity. Your work directly supports product development and customer enablement by making technical information accessible and user-friendly. The experience also offers valuable insight into documentation processes and cross-functional teamwork, which can be instrumental for future roles in technical communication.

What does a Summer Technical Writer do?

A Summer Technical Writer is typically a temporary or internship position where individuals create, edit, and organize documentation for technical products or processes during the summer months. They work closely with engineers, developers, or other subject matter experts to translate complex information into clear, user-friendly manuals, guides, or online help documents. This role helps companies improve their documentation quality while providing students or early-career professionals with hands-on experience in technical communication.
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Infographic showing various Summer Technical Writer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 24% Full Time, 67% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $81,001 per year, or $38.9 per hour.
Technical Writer 2

Technical Writer 2

Wyetech

Laurel, MD

$38.28 - $71.24/hr

Full-time

Posted 3 days ago

Job description

At Wyetech, you’ll be at the center of an award-winning corporate culture, breaking technological barriers and solving real-world problems for our federal government customers. We are committed to hiring the best of the best, and in return, we offer a world-class, truly unique employee experience that is rare within our industry.
 
The Tech Writer will join a worldwide engineering, operations, and tech refresh contract supporting Enterprise IT (EIT) capabilities and functions for our Intelligence Community (IC) customer. As a team, we will be responsible for operations, future technologies, engineering and Tier 2/3 support, break/fix, and tech refresh activities to develop and maintain agency wide capabilities on a global basis.
 
Due to federal contract requirements, United States Citizenship and position appropriate security clearance is required. (e.g. Active TS/SCI security clearance with agency appropriate polygraph).
Capabilities
  • Responsible for creating and writing various types of user documents, including how-to guides, references, manuals, cheat sheets, or instructions.
  • Explain scientific and technical ideas in simple language.
  • Work with customers to translate their functional requirements into detailed technical specifications.
  • Responsible for creating and writing various types of user documentation, including how-to guides, references, manuals, cheat sheets, or instructions
  • Supports the engineering team with documentation for system components and engineering artifacts
  • Explain scientific and technical ideas in simple language
  • Work with customers to translate their functional requirements into detailed technical specifications.
  • Provide overall leadership of the technical writing tasks and serve as primary liaison to the government for supporting contract coordination and task execution
  • Process Owner for all technical documentation on the program including documentation produced by professional technical writers under management
  • Writes and edits technical documentation for all of the project’s hardware and software to include installation, configuration and how-to documentation
  • Prepare, review, revise, and maintain technical documents including software and systems engineering, system operations, testing and user documentation.
  • Apply writing and grammar skills and delivers accurate documentation under tight deadlines
  • Experience designing and developing developer-oriented documentation and collaborating/working directly with developer teams
  • Use documentation tools to develop templates and create output in various mediums
  • Knowledge and understanding of SDLC, IC ITE, Risk Management Framework (RMF) and and/or PWS terminology
  • Manages experienced professionals who exercise latitude and independence in assignments
Required Qualifications
  • TS/SCI with agency appropriate poly
  • Bachelor's Degree plus 7 years of experience (or equivalent), and a minimum of five years in a technical or lead writing role.
Required Technical Skills
  • Ability to distill complex information into clear, concise text.
  • Excellent writing and grammar skills and ability to work independently and deliver accurate content under deadline pressure.
  • Proven experience designing and delivering developer-oriented documentation as well as working directly with development teams.
  • Experienced using multiple tools to develop base templates and manipulate output styles.
  • Possess a thorough understanding of software development, Risk Management Framework (RMF), and other key terminology on this contract.
The Benefits Package
  • Wyetech believes in generously supporting employees as they prepare for retirement. The company automatically contributes 20% of each employee's gross compensation to a Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) IRA, with no requirement for employee matching. All contributions are fully vested from day one, ensuring immediate ownership of retirement funds. 
 
Additional benefits include:
  • Wyetech provides a generous PTO plan of up to 200 hours annually, aligned with applicable state leave regulations. Employees have the flexibility to adjust their PTO allocation at the start of each calendar year, ensuring it meets their evolving needs.
 
Full-time employees have the option to participate in a variety of voluntary benefit plans including:
  • A Choice of Medical Plan Options, some with Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Vision and Dental
  • Life and AD&D Benefits
  • Short and Long-Term Disability
  • Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and Critical Illness Insurances
  • Optional Identity Theft and Legal Protection Services
Company Environment & Perks
  • Employee Referral Bonus Eligibility up to $10,000 
  • Mobility Among Wyetech-supported Contracts 
  • Various contract and work locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, Texas, Utah, Alaska, Hawaii and OCONUS
  • Various team-building events throughout the year such as: monthly lunches, summer company picnic, and an annual holiday party. 
  • Employees receive two complementary branded clothing orders annually.
Pay Range: $38.28 - $71.24 per hour*
Yearly pay rates listed for this position serve as a general guideline and are not a guarantee of compensation. Compensation will vary dependent upon factors including but not limited to: relevant prior work experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies. *Yearly pay rates reflect the pre-benefit gross wage amounts.
Wyetech, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. 
 
Affirmative Action Statement:
Wyetech, LLC is committed to the principles of affirmative action in all hiring and employment for minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.
 
Accommodations:
Wyetech, LLC is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring process. If you need any accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact Brittney Wood. at 844-WYETECH x727 or staffing@wyetech.com. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to all candidates. 

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.