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Technical Author

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United Kingdom , Loudwater

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Salary:

25000.00 - 40000.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

Join a leading defence and advanced engineering organisation in a Technical Authoring role supporting complex hardware and software systems. This position offers the chance to produce clear, accurate, and user-friendly documentation for highly engineered products, working across multiple projects and engineering disciplines. You’ll gain exposure to cutting-edge, world-leading technologies within a regulated environment, while enjoying a flexible and varied role. Opportunities exist at both Technical Author and Senior Technical Author levels, making this ideal for candidates looking to progress their career in a high-impact, technically challenging documentation team.

Job Responsibility:

  • Develop, maintain and support technical documentation, including: User manuals
  • Maintenance manuals
  • Service bulletins
  • Translate complex engineering concepts into clear, concise language using Simplified Technical English
  • Ensure documentation complies with relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements
  • Work closely with engineers, project managers and support teams to gather and validate technical information
  • Manage document revisions and configuration control throughout the product lifecycle
  • Support digital documentation, including interactive manuals and online help systems
  • Produce and maintain documentation using S1000D, taking ownership of assigned publications
  • Create or support technical drawings where required
  • Engage flexibly across multiple projects, balancing cost, quality and schedule considerations
  • Support Mechanical Engineering and Configuration Management activities as demand arises
  • Develop broader engineering knowledge as part of the role

Requirements:

  • Experience working as a Technical Author within an engineering, manufacturing or regulated environment
  • Strong understanding of engineering principles and technical terminology
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects concurrently
  • Comfortable working with detail-heavy technical information

Nice to have:

  • Experience with documentation tools, such as: Adobe FrameMaker
  • MadCap Flare
  • Knowledge or experience of S1000D standards

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 15, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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