Space Systems Documentation Engineer

Alexander Associates Limited; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Scotland is seeking a Technical Author to support the creation and maintenance of engineering documentation for space technologies. This role involves developing high-fidelity technical documents, managing documentation deliverables, and ensuring compliance with engineering standards. Ideal candidates will have a degree in engineering and experience in technical documentation within the aerospace or space sectors. Excellent organizational skills are essential for managing multiple documentation streams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience producing technical documentation in an engineering or space environment.
• Familiarity with engineering documentation standards like ISO, ECSS, DO-178C / DO-254.
• Ability to conduct gap analyses on existing documentation sets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain high-fidelity technical documentation.
• Contribute to grant proposals and technical bid documentation.
• Interpret engineering specifications and translate them for diverse audiences.
• Plan and manage documentation deliverables aligned with project milestones.

Skills

Technical documentation production

Strong working knowledge of systems engineering

Excellent organisational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline

Job description

A leading engineering consultancy in Scotland is seeking a Technical Author to support the creation and maintenance of engineering documentation for space technologies. This role involves developing high-fidelity technical documents, managing documentation deliverables, and ensuring compliance with engineering standards. Ideal candidates will have a degree in engineering and experience in technical documentation within the aerospace or space sectors. Excellent organizational skills are essential for managing multiple documentation streams.