Senior Technical Writer (ONSITE)

Date Posted:

2026-02-27

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-UT-WEST VALLEY CITY-338 ~ 1127 & 1128 w 2400 S ~ BLDG 338, Ast-Salt Lake City

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type:

TS/SCI with Polygraph

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Raytheon Company Managed by Collins Aerospace.

Applied Signal Technology (AST) is seeking a Senior Technical Writer who strives for excellence and has a passion to be part of a team that strengthens our nation and improves the security of our world.  AST provides trusted strategic and tactical SIGINT solutions that secure the interests of the U.S. and its partners. AST’s work in areas such as high-capacity broadband communications, signal processing and analysis, tactical SIGINT, and wireless communications continually challenges our extraordinary engineers to resolve problems and make the world a safer place. AST’s work environment is passionate, highly collaborative and provides employees with the freedom to strengthen and expand their skills, explore new and creative ideas, and work closely with our nation’s finest service members all while embracing integrity, innovation, and work-life balance.

This is an ONSITE position and can be based out of our Salt Lake City, UT or San Jose, CA location. To learn more about Applied Signal Technology, please click the following link - Applied Signal Technology: WHO WE ARE

In this role, you will serve as an architect of information. You will complete publications and document control-based activities in support of several  organizations including Security, Engineering, Operations, Program Management, and Digital Technology. 

What You Will Do:

• Oversee SharePoint and Document Center administration, including the archival process for the corporate Business Process Library.

• Provide support to all teams regarding document markings (e.g., EXIM compliance), including facilitating template creation, verification, and reviews.

• Manage, control, and provide support for internal portals to ensure smooth functionality.

• Serve as the primary point of contact (POC) for documentation and records archival related to activities such as company-led training sessions.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Top Secret SCI (TS/SCI) security clearance with polygraph after start. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

• Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in technical documentation.

• Advanced proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, including skills in creating templates, applying header/footer markings, and managing advanced document properties.

• Demonstrated experience working with cross-functional teams

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Hands-on experience with Adobe Pro Suite or KofaxPower PDF

What We Offer​

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance  ​

• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees  ​

• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option  ​

• Tuition reimbursement program ​

• Student Loan Repayment Program  ​

• Life insurance and disability coverage  ​

• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection ​

• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits ​

• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning  ​

• Adoption Assistance           ​

• Autism Benefit  ​

• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions  ​

• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program ​

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