Avionics Technical Author

OnTarget Communications; City Of London; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in technical communication is seeking a Technical Author to manage and create aerospace documentation. You will work remotely within the UK, collaborating with engineers to ensure content accuracy. This permanent position requires expertise in technical authoring tools and strong understanding of aerospace standards.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in various technical authoring tools.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation and drawings.
• Degree in a relevant field such as Aerospace or Technical Communication.

Responsibilities

• Ensure documentation meets aerospace standards.
• Manage consistency in content across various platforms.
• Generate documentation using engineering data.

Skills

Technical authoring tools proficiency

Ability to interpret engineering drawings

Familiarity with DEF STANs, DO-178/254

SGML/XML authoring experience

Education

Degree or formal training in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Arbortext

FrameMaker

Oxygen XML Editor

Content Management Systems

Job description

Schedule: 37 hours per week

Location: Fully Remote, UK based

Contract Length: Permanent, Ongoing

Core Responsibilities:

• Ensure documentation complies with applicable aerospace standards

• Manage and update content within Content Management Systems and authoring tools, maintaining consistency across deliverables

• Analyse engineering data, system specifications, and design documentation to generate documentation.

• Work alongside closely with avionics engineers and other subject matter experts to gather and verify technical information.

Desired Qualifications:

• Proficiency in technical authoring tools e.g. Arbortext, FrameMaker, Oxygen XML Editor

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams & schematics

• Familiarity with DEF STANs, DO-178/254

• Experience with SGML/XML authoring & content management systems

• Degree or formal training in Aerospace Engineering, Avionics, Technical Communication, or related field

Visa Sponsorship: Please note that this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must have authorization to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.