Senior Supportability Engineer (Technical Publications)

Leonardo UK Ltd; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Leonardo UK Ltd is seeking a Technical Author for their Engineering Department. The ideal candidate will create and update technical publications to military specifications while working in a hybrid environment. This role entails collaboration with engineers and requires a strong background in technical documentation and structured authoring methodologies. Excellent communication skills are critical for engaging with stakeholders across various projects.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in creating technical publications with minimal support.
• Proficiency in structured authoring methodologies and technical standards.
• Ability to extract relevant contract requirements.

Responsibilities

• Produce and update publications to meet military standards.
• Manage technical documents through their review cycles.
• Assist in maintainability appraisals with project engineers.

Skills

Technical Documentation Preparation

Simplified Technical English (STE)

Content Management

Change Management

Team Working

Excellent Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Electronics Engineering

Tools

Raytheon Eagle Publishing Solution

Microsoft Word

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Job Description:

Location: [UK Remote/Hybrid]
Department: EW Supportability Engineering
Reports to: Lead Supportability Engineer (functionally), Project Lead (on a project basis)

Role Overview:

The role is within a matrix organization, reporting functionally to the Lead Supportability Engineer and on a project basis to the relevant Project Lead. The EW Supportability Engineering group consists of approximately 20 ILS engineers, with a mix of specialist and general ILS experience.

This position is ideal for a Technical Author who can create publications to military specifications and is eager to work on a variety of products in different stages of their life cycle.

Main Responsibilities:

• Technical Documentation Preparation & Updates:

  • Produce and update company-standard publications and templates to support the delivery of Leonardo equipment and associated support equipment.

  • Create and update PDF publications to meet applicable military standards (AVP70, AESP, BRs, and Technical Orders).

  • Draft Modification Leaflets and Aircrew/User Guides.

  • Create publications to S1000D standards, using a CSDB to control and create data modules.

  • Manage data modules through their lifecycle and publish them to:

    • Interactive Electronic Technical Publication (IETP)

    • PDF format

• Content Management & Strategy Development:

  • Develop strategy for using Large Language Models (LLMs) for content generation, editing, and proofreading of technical Operation and Maintenance publications.

  • Manage technical publications through their review cycle using the company’s PDM tool.

• Supportability & Engineering:

  • Assist in maintainability appraisals and demonstrations with the Supportability Engineering and project engineers.

  • NATO Codification of Leonardo products using the UKNCB CSIS tool.

  • Attend Workshare Partner ILS meetings and report progress to Integrated Project Teams (IPTs).

  • Raise concerns/issues affecting ILS activities to relevant functional teams/IPT meetings.

• Process & Continuous Improvement:

  • Identify opportunities to improve the supportability of in-service equipment.

  • Participate in Design Reviews as required.

Key Experience & Skills:

• Essential:

  • Extensive experience in creating technical publications, both paper and electronic, with minimal support.

  • Proficiency in Simplified Technical English (STE) and structured authoring methodologies.

  • Experience with ILS programs in all stages of the life cycle, in accordance with Def Stan 00-600 and other national standards.

  • Ability to extract relevant contract requirements and advise on tailoring ILS work packages.

  • Proficiency with the following tools:

    • Raytheon Eagle Publishing Solution

    • Raytheon Eagle LSAR

    • Microsoft Word, Excel, Visio

    • Adobe Acrobat, Paint Shop Pro

• Desirable:

  • Familiarity with the following IT tools:

    • Provisioning Manager, ISODraw, OPUS, SIMLOX, CSIS (UKNCB)

    • Arbortext Common Source Data Base, Windchill, Reliability Prediction, Favoweb, SAP

  • Knowledge of Avionics equipment and understanding of Lifecycle Cost Modelling, LORA, and other ILS tasks.

Qualifications:

• Degree (or equivalent) in Electronics Engineering, Avionics Engineering, or a relevant subject.

Intrinsic Factors:

• Travel: Willingness to travel to sites in the UK and occasionally abroad, including overnight stays.

• Flexibility: Willingness to work flexible hours to meet deadlines.

Key Competencies:

• Motivation:

  • Highly motivated and a self-starter, capable of managing time and tasks independently with limited input from the manager.

  • Able to make prompt, clear decisions while considering risks and adapting to changes.

• Clear Documentation:

  • Ability to produce clear, concise documentation to support projects and bids, ensuring adherence to style guides and templates.

• Team Working:

  • Strong team player, proactively contributing to project and business delivery objectives.

• Communication Skills:

  • Excellent written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders.

  • Strong presentation and interpersonal skills, maintaining a professional customer image.

• Technical Understanding:

  • Strong engineering or technical understanding to analyze and interpret project requirements.

  • Accurate recording of customer requirements, referencing all source documentation.

• IT Literacy:

  • High level of computer literacy and experience with relevant tools and software.

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Primary Location:

GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300

Additional Locations:

GB - Basildon, GB - Birmingham, GB - Bristol - Coldharbour Lane, GB - Edinburgh, GB - Gateshead, GB - Lincoln, GB - Newcastle, GB - RNAS Culdrose, GB - Southampton, GB - Yeovil - RNAS Yeovilton

Contract Type:

Hybrid Working:

Hybrid