Lead Technical Author – Engineering Publications, SC Cleared

Thales; Crawley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company in Crawley is seeking a Technical Author to make critical decisions regarding technical publications. The role requires strong engineering knowledge and the ability to translate complex information into accessible text. Candidates should possess excellent English skills and familiarity with engineering standards. SC Clearance is a requirement, with flexibility options regarding hours and working conditions.

Benefits

Market leading training

Development opportunities

Mentoring and coaching

Qualifications

• Experience in Technical Authoring within an engineering environment
• Ability to write in various structured formats like XML, S1000D, and HTML

Responsibilities

• Make Technical Publications decisions and manage work packages
• Compile data to varied specifications and produce deliverables
• Supervise and coach less experienced team members

Skills

Technical Authoring

Strong proficiency within standard Microsoft office packages/Authoring tools

Excellent standard of written and spoken English

Engineering knowledge/experience

Good understanding of engineering standards and processes

Ability to turn technical information into easily understood text

Supervisory

Engineering Product Lifecycle

Writing in a structured environment (eg XML to S1000D, Common Source Data Base, HTML, DITA)

Education

Degree

HND

BTEC qualified in engineering science

City and Guilds qualified in engineering science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

A leading aerospace and defense company in Crawley is seeking a Technical Author to make critical decisions regarding technical publications. The role requires strong engineering knowledge and the ability to translate complex information into accessible text. Candidates should possess excellent English skills and familiarity with engineering standards. SC Clearance is a requirement, with flexibility options regarding hours and working conditions.