Technical Author

QinetiQ Group plc; Ashford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Employee discount portal

Armed Forces Covenant support

Job summary

QinetiQ Group plc is seeking a Technical Author to prepare technical documentation across its product range and support the Field Services Team. You will produce illustrated parts catalogues, manuals and training materials for both electrical and mechanical systems from the Ashford site.

With a background in technical publications within an engineering environment, you will create graphics and CAD images, ensuring documentation is customer-focused and delivered on time.

Qualifications

• Experience in technical publications within an engineering environment.
• Ability to develop documentation with customer user focus and lateral thinking.
• Eligible for SC security clearance or higher.

Responsibilities

• Prepare illustrated parts catalogues, maintenance and operating manuals.
• Generate graphics, including CAD images for publications.
• Provide documentation support to Field Services and other departments.
• Maintain knowledge of QTS products and publish conformity documents.
• Deliver documents within tight timescales; work unsupervised.

Skills

Technical publications

CAD familiarity

Documentation

Customer/user focus

Education

Aeronautical/Mechanical/Electronic Engineering qualification

Tools

CAD software

Job description

As a Technical Author, you will be responsible for the preparation of a range of technical documentation in support of QTS's (QinetiQ Target Systems) product range and assisting our Field Services Team to provide conformity and procedural documentation. Day-to-day, you'll provide documentation delivery, within priorities set by the Technical Publications Manager. This will include preparation of illustrated parts catalogues, maintenance manuals, operating manuals and training materials, covering both electrical and mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Preparing presentation material and supporting the Training Material Developer
• Generating original graphics, including photographs and CAD images, for use in technical publications
• General documentation support to departments and projects
• Working closely with the Field Services Team to assist with the creation of conformity and procedural documents, across a wide customer base
• Maintaining a good working knowledge of QTS products. You will have experience in technical publications, ideally gained within an engineering environment
• Understanding of CAD systems and the manipulation of CAD Models for presentation into documentation
• Your work methods should be well-structured and documented, and you need to have the ability to develop documentations with customer user focus and lateral thinking
• Delivering documentation within tight timescales
• Creative, pragmatic and self-driven with the ability to work unsupervised, Possessing an Aeronautical, Mechanical or Electronic Engineering qualification

We value difference and we don't have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.

This role is 37 hours per week based at our Ashford site with a minimum average site attendance of three days per week.

About QinetiQ

Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we're not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting-edge defence technology to ground-breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Technical Author at our Ashford site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.

QinetiQ operates state-of-the‑art facilities across the UK that focus on defence, security and technology innovation. These facilities enable QinetiQ to conduct a wide range of research, testing and development activities that support both military and civilian applications helping to advance technology and support national security.

Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.

Our Recruitment Process

At QinetiQ we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible and welcoming workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that a diverse mix of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences drives innovation and leads to better outcomes for our people, customers and communities.

We encourage applications from all candidates and are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing [e-mail]. One of our recruitment team will contact you.

Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed, applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which means factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.

Why Join QinetiQ?

As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there's never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges. As a QinetiQ employee, you'll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experiences enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you'll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture. www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq

Benefits

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
• Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
• Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
• We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
• Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community