Senior Technical Author - Defense Publications

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

Job summary

A leading defence organisation seeks an experienced Technical Author to join their Technical Publications department in Bristol. This role focuses on analysing, developing, and delivering technical publications for a wide range of products in Air, Land, and Sea domains. The candidate should have expertise in complex engineering documentation and proficiency in S1000D authoring tools. A hybrid working model allows flexibility, with possible travel for the role. Additional benefits include substantial pension contributions and training opportunities.

Benefits

Company bonus up to £2,500

Pension contribution up to 14%

Paid overtime

Flexi leave – up to 15 additional days

Enhanced parental leave up to 26 weeks

Subsidised meals and free car parking

Training and development for career progression

Qualifications

• Skilled in authoring complex engineering documentation.
• Experience with SGML and adaptability to other formats.
• Ability to travel across the UK and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Analyse, develop and deliver technical publications.
• Support engineering documentation and ensure publication quality.
• Guide design teams through publication processes.

Skills

Complex engineering descriptive documentation

Technical authoring experience

Proficiency with S1000D authoring tools

Strong interpersonal skills

Technical expertise in publication development

Liaising with product suppliers

Tools

S1000D authoring tools

CSDB environment

Job description

A leading defence organisation seeks an experienced Technical Author to join their Technical Publications department in Bristol. This role focuses on analysing, developing, and delivering technical publications for a wide range of products in Air, Land, and Sea domains. The candidate should have expertise in complex engineering documentation and proficiency in S1000D authoring tools. A hybrid working model allows flexibility, with possible travel for the role. Additional benefits include substantial pension contributions and training opportunities.