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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