Student: Technical Writer Assistant

Space Dynamics Laboratory • North Logan, UT • 2d ago

Job ID: 5059

Date Posted: September 24, 2025

At The Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) we take pride in and highly value our student employees. We are seeking a Technical Writer Assistant to assist the Program Documentation technical writing team. This person will gain practical experience in developing a variety of deliverable documentation. This position is part-time and is located onsite in North Logan, UT.

Qualified applicants must submit a cover letter and resume.

Key Responsibilities:

Researching, writing, formatting, and editing documents including reports and presentations

Providing general administrative support

Supporting the development of test plans, procedures, and reports

Attending meetings to capture action items and minutes

Supporting full-time Technical Writers with approved assignments

Supporting the Marketing team and Proposals, as needed

Required Qualifications:

Must be a current student at Utah State University (USU)

Must have a minimum of 1 year remaining in school

Must be a US citizen, lawful permanent resident of the US, or other US person

Proficiency in MS Office

Excellent written communication skills

Ability to be proactive and work effectively with little direct supervision

Ability to work productively alone and in a team

Excellent verbal communication skills, including the ability to follow up and close the loop

Ability to meet tight deadlines, and assess, understand, and document technical and engineering concepts

Ability to assess deadlines, set individual priorities, and maintain flexibility when priorities shift, sometimes unexpectedly

Must be available to work 15-20 hours per week during semesters and up to 40 hours per week during summer

Preferred Qualifications:

Currently pursuing a degree in Technical Writing or a related field

Proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite

Student Scholar Program: SDL provides unique opportunities for student employees to develop real-world experience and knowledge beyond the classroom through our Student Scholar Program. This program offers monthly technical workshops, outreach activities, and academic stipends to eligible student employees. All SDL student employees are invited to participate in the program to expand their professional network while supporting SDL's mission.

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.

At SDL, we strive to 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 7 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 employment@sdl.usu.edu.

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