Hybrid Technical Publications Specialist

MBDA; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense organization in Bristol seeks an experienced Technical Author to analyze, develop, and deliver technical publications for a complex portfolio of products across the Air, Land, and Sea domains. The role allows for dynamic hybrid working, and requires experience in technical authoring and familiarity with S1000D tools. Candidates will engage with various teams and maintain high standards in technical documentation, offering a salary of up to £43,000 plus benefits including a company bonus and flexible leave.

Benefits

Company bonus up to £2,500

Pension contribution up to 14%

Paid overtime opportunities

Up to 15 additional days of leave

Enhanced parental leave

Subsidised meals and free parking

Excellent training and career development

Qualifications

• Experience in technical authoring is essential.
• Knowledge of military operational and maintenance publications is preferable.
• Ability to work with various types of people.

Responsibilities

• Author complex engineering documentation.
• Manage publication development, production and upkeep processes.
• Liaise with product suppliers to support publication technologies.

Skills

Technical authoring experience

Familiarity with S1000D authoring tools

Ability to adapt to various authorship formats

Calm professional manner

Willingness to travel

Tools

SGML

CSDB

Job description

A leading defense organization in Bristol seeks an experienced Technical Author to analyze, develop, and deliver technical publications for a complex portfolio of products across the Air, Land, and Sea domains. The role allows for dynamic hybrid working, and requires experience in technical authoring and familiarity with S1000D tools. Candidates will engage with various teams and maintain high standards in technical documentation, offering a salary of up to £43,000 plus benefits including a company bonus and flexible leave.