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Technical Writer

Colorado Springs, CO · On-site

$80K - $120K/yr

Colorado Springs, CO, US Date Posted: 2026-08-11 Category: Communications Subcategory: Technical Writer/Ed Schedule: Full-Time Shift: Day Job Travel: No Minimum Clearance Required: Secret Clearance ...

Engineering Co-Op

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$15.50 - $20.25/hr

Working with engineering teams to solve technical challenges * Assisting with data collection ... Strong verbal and written communication skills * Positive attitude and willingness to take on new ...

... solve technical challenges • Assisting with data collection, analysis, and reporting • ... written communication skills • Positive attitude and willingness to take on new challenges ...

SUMMARY The R&D Engineer Co-op is responsible for coordinating and managing laboratory experiments ... written reports (with support of Quality Engineers) * Maintain lab equipment, including ...

Co-Op Analyst

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$40K - $59K/yr

In a co-op program, brands (such as Toyota) reimburse dealers or agencies for a portion of approved ... Strong written and verbal communication skills * Solid analytical skills * Ability to work ...

What You'll Do The IT Co-op is based in Madison, WI and works alongside Findorff's Information ... Provide Technical Support: Assist team members with troubleshooting hardware, software, mobile ...

What You'll Do The IT Co-op is based in Madison, WI and works alongside Findorff's Information ... Provide Technical Support: Assist team members with troubleshooting hardware, software, mobile ...

Technical Writer

Colorado Springs, CO · On-site

$80K - $120K/yr

Colorado Springs, CO, US Date Posted: 2026-08-11 Category: Communications Subcategory: Technical Writer/Ed Schedule: Full-Time Shift: Day Job Travel: No Minimum Clearance Required: Secret Clearance ...

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As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for technical writer co op 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 is a Technical Writer Co Op?

A Technical Writer Co-Op job is a temporary, paid position designed for students or recent graduates to gain hands-on experience in technical writing. In this role, you assist in creating and editing user manuals, documentation, and instructional materials for products or software. You'll collaborate with engineers, developers, and other teams to translate complex concepts into clear, concise content. The position helps build writing, research, and technical communication skills while providing valuable industry experience.

What types of projects or documents will I typically work on as a Technical Writer Co Op?

As a Technical Writer Co Op, you'll commonly be involved in creating and updating user manuals, quick-start guides, technical reference documents, and online help content. You'll collaborate closely with engineers, product managers, and other technical staff to gather information, clarify technical concepts, and ensure documentation accuracy. Many co-op positions also offer opportunities to learn industry-standard writing tools and participate in peer reviews or team meetings. This hands-on experience gives you valuable insight into the full documentation lifecycle and helps build the foundational skills needed for a long-term technical writing career.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Technical Writer Co Op position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Technical Writer Co Op, you need strong writing and editing skills, attention to detail, and the ability to understand complex technical information, typically supported by coursework in English, communications, or a technical field. Familiarity with documentation tools like Microsoft Word, Adobe FrameMaker, or MadCap Flare, and experience using content management systems or basic HTML is often expected. Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills help you work efficiently with subject matter experts and team members. These skills are essential for accurately translating complex information into clear, user-friendly documentation that supports both end-users and development teams.

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Technical Writer

SAIC

Colorado Springs, CO • On-site

$80K - $120K/yr

Full-time

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Job description

Job ID: 2615525

Location: Colorado Springs, CO, US

Date Posted: 2026-08-11

Category: Communications

Subcategory: Technical Writer/Ed

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_HYBRID


Description

SAIC seeks an experienced and energetic Technical Writer to support the US Space Force’s Ground Based Radar (GBR) Maintenance and Sustainment Services (GMASS) contract in performing operational maintenance and sustainment of ground-based radars critical to US and Allied strategic missile surveillance, warning, defense, and space surveillance missions.

In support of the government customer, the SAIC Program Manager, and the Chief Engineer, the Technical Writer is responsible for responsive and coherent planning, development and delivery of documentation regarding PARCS and UEWR radar hardware and software modifications, change requests and deficiency reports. This position is located in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Job Duties:

  • Develop, write, and edit comprehensive engineering specifications, user manuals, reports, briefings, presentations, guidelines, and other project deliverables to meet contract requirements.
  • Gather and interpret complex technical information for technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Create and edit Air Force Technical Orders, Time Compliance Technical Orders, Contractor Furnished Equipment Notices, and other documentation in compliance with contract or project requirements.
  • Ensure proper application of applicable government standards including MIL-STD-38784, MIL-DTL-38807, MIL-DTL-38804, MIL-PRF-32216, and other relevant guidelines to all documents.
  • Review technical documentation created by peers to ensure all information is incorporated correctly and all standards are followed.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in related field and 2+ years’ experience.
  • Active Secret Clearance.
  • Familiarity with TO 00-5-1, TO 00-5-3, and TO 00-5-15.
  • Experience using PDF editing software such as Adobe Acrobat Pro or PDF-Xchange.
  • Experience with document processing software, including Adobe FrameMaker.

Desired Qualifications: 

  • Experience working with agile teams and methodologies and Atlassian tools such as Jira, Confluence, etc.
  • Experience sustaining PARCS, or other Strategic Warning and Surveillance radar systems such as PAVE PAWS and UEWR.
  • Experience with graphic design software such as Adobe Illustrator or Adobe Photoshop.

Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

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