Job ID: 6461
Date Posted: February 17, 2026
Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking a Technical Writer Assistant to support the Program Documentation and Marketing teams. This person will gain practical experience in developing and editing a variety of documents. This position is part-time and is located onsite in North Logan, UT.
Qualified applicants must submit a cover letter and resume.
Key Responsibilities:
- Researches, writes, formats, and edits documents including reports and presentations
- Provides general administrative support
- Supports the development of test plans, procedures, and reports
- Attends meetings to capture action items and minutes
- Supports full-time technical writers and copywriters with approved assignments
- Supports proposals as needed
Required Qualifications:
- Must be enrolled at Utah State University (USU) with at least three (3) semesters remaining in your education
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Excellent written communication skills
- Excellent verbal communication skills, including the ability to follow up and close the loop
- 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
- Ability to understand (or research when needed) technical and engineering concepts, and document them clearly
- Ability to assess deadlines, set individual priorities, and maintain flexibility when priorities shift unexpectedly
- Must be available to work 15-20 hours per week during semesters and up to 40 hours per week during summer
- Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance
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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Utah State University Space Dynamics Laboratory
Feb 17, 2026