Copywriter - Defence and Advanced Technology Communications

Motorola Solutions; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dual annual bonuses

Pension scheme

Health & life insurance

EV charging at office

Cycle-to-work

Job summary

Motorola Solutions is seeking a technical copywriter in the UK to transform complex RF and defense technology information into clear B2B content. You will collaborate with product management, engineering, sales, marketing, and senior leaders to produce concise, compelling copy for UK and NATO allies.

The role emphasizes concept development, editorial refinement, and writing across formats, including presentations, website copy, and knowledge base pieces.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience in specialized writing or editorial roles.
• Background in advertising, content marketing, or technical journalism is advantageous.
• Experience in software capability delivery, defense technology, or advanced engineering environments is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Produce high‑quality B2B content from briefs across multiple formats.
• Translate complex technical information into audience‑appropriate communications.
• Write, edit, and refine content including presentations, website copy, and knowledge base pieces.
• Interview internal/external SMEs to extract critical information.
• Maintain brand consistency across global messaging and outputs.
• Adapt tone and messaging for senior military leaders and technical buyers.

Skills

Exceptional writing

Editing

Technical agility

Audience adaptation

SME interviewing

Storytelling

Attention to detail

Tools

MS Word

CMS

Job description

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close‑knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Department Overview

CRFS was founded in 2007 with a mission to provide the best actionable RF intelligence across the widest possible frequency range in any environment. Our software‑defined radios and solutions are used worldwide by the military, government agencies, system integrators and national spectrum regulators to capture, detect and geolocate signals they care about, enabling real‑time intelligence and spectrum supremacy.

Job Description

This role requires you to be onsite in Cambourne 3 days per week. We are looking for a technical copywriter to help transform technical and operational information into clear, B2B value propositions and communications. This role is suited to someone who enjoys storytelling and sophisticated technology, and turning structured briefs and conversations into elevators, concepts and short content across multiple formats. You must be intellectually curious, comfortable working with technical subject matter, and able to quickly absorb and accurately communicate complex information in a hierarchy making it compelling and concise. You will work closely with stakeholders from product management, engineering, sales, marketing and operations as well as senior leadership to produce content related to RF technology and defence systems for UK and NATO allies. This is primarily a concept, creative conception, writing and editorial role—supporting the VP Marketing and the Marketing Engagement Director. You will also review and support a network of international writers and contributors writing about everything from air defense to border security monitoring, drone detection, unmanned system capability, signal capture, AI and ML.

Key Responsibilities

• High‑Quality B2B Content Production: Produce high‑quality written B2B content at pace from both written and oral briefs.
• Technical Translation: Convert complex technical and operational information into clear, audience‑appropriate communications.
• Content Generation and Editing: Write, edit, and refine a diverse range of formats, including: Presentations Website copy Short how‑to articles and knowledge base pieces Executive summaries and internal reports Email campaigns Briefing and sales enablement documents Product messaging and Account‑Based Marketing (ABM) content Event and campaign support collateral
• SME Interviewing: Interview internal and external subject matter experts to extract critical, relevant information.
• Editorial Refinement: Significantly improve the clarity, structure, readability, and flow of complex technical materials.
• Audience Adaptation: Adapt tone, style, and messaging hierarchy for distinct target audiences, including: Senior military leadership Military and non‑military operators Program managers and technical buyers Commercial managers, platform, and economic buyers Procurement and compliance teams
• Brand Consistency: Maintain meticulous consistency across all global messaging and written outputs.
• Information Synthesis: Translate rough notes, transcripts, raw presentations, and unstructured discussions into polished, succinct copy.
• Value‑Driven Content: Ensure all finalized content is technically accurate, engaging, and strongly benefit‑led.

What We Are Looking For

• Exceptional Writing and Creative Conception: Proven ability to craft compelling copy and develop creative communication concepts.
• Concise Short‑Form Editing: Strong editing skills with a focus on punchy, high‑impact short‑form content.
• Technical Agility: Superb ability to absorb highly complex technical information quickly and simplify it without losing accuracy.
• Commercial and Listening Intelligence: Strong listening skills combined with sharp commercial intelligence to extract the critical business value from conversations.
• Meticulous Attention to Detail: An uncompromising eye for precision, accuracy, and detail.
• Ambiguity Management: Comfortably working and delivering results from incomplete or evolving information.
• SME Interviewing: Experience researching and confidently interviewing technical subject matter experts.
• Professional Communication: A highly polished, professional, and clear communication style.

Desirable Attributes

• Experience: 7+ years of relevant experience in a specialized writing or editorial role.
• Background: An advertising, content marketing, or technical journalism background.
• Fast‑Paced Collaboration: A proven track record of working collaboratively at a fast pace.
• Industry Domain Exposure: Prior experience working within software capability delivery, defense technology, or advanced engineering environments is highly advantageous.

We are open to candidates from a variety of backgrounds including B2B technical copywriting, technical journalism, content marketing, inbound marketing, science or engineering communications, and technical editorial roles.

You should be an ambitious high‑flyer who is keen on precision and passionate about strategic communication outcomes rather than just output volume.

Working Structure and Team Environment

Hybrid Working Policy: This is a hybrid role requiring a mandatory minimum of three days per week in the office (Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday). Subject to company policy, you may work from home on Wednesdays and Fridays, unless required in the office or off‑site for specific meetings.

Department Structure

You will be joining a collaborative, growing department of seven professionals where virtually all creative and communication work is handled entirely in‑house.

Remuneration and Rewards

We offer a highly competitive salary alongside a premium rewards package designed to support you and your family, including:

• Dual Annual Bonuses: An extra week's pay paid out twice a year (in June and December).
• Pension Scheme: An exceptional employer pension contribution of up to 12%.
• Health and Life Insurance: Full health insurance coverage for you and your family, plus comprehensive life insurance.
• Green and Wellness Benefits: Electric Vehicle (EV) charging access at the office and a cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Additional Perks: Access to many other corporate benefits.

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally‑protected characteristic.

If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.

MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS OVERVIEW

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close‑knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Learn more at www.motorolasolutions.com.