Technical Author

Eaton; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Wimborne is seeking an experienced Technical Publications Specialist to join our aerospace team. You will generate, edit and maintain manuals and data modules for air-to-air refuelling systems, ensuring compliance with MSD guidelines and customer contracts.

You will collaborate with SMEs and the ILS group to deliver high-quality documentation. The role requires a strong command of Simplified Technical English, iSpec2200 and S1000D, plus solid English communication and teamwork.

Qualifications

• GCSE minimum; A-levels preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of aerospace technical authoring or ILS experience.

Responsibilities

• Generate, maintain and update accurate documentation for Air-to-Air Refuelling systems.
• Work as part of a Technical Publications/ILS team.
• Produce and maintain manuals, data modules and service notices.
• Ensure documentation meets quality, timeframes and standards.
• Verify content with subject matter experts and external partners.
• Interface with SMEs to keep documents current.

Skills

Simplified English

iSpec2200

S1000D

Teamwork

English skills

Education

GCSE minimum; A-levels preferred

Job description

Eaton Wimborne

Located in Wimborne, Dorset, Eaton's Aerospace division is a global leader in aerospace fuel systems, renowned for delivering fully integrated solutions for both fixed and rotary-wing aircraft.

Our Wimborne facility specialises in cutting-edge air-to-air refuelling systems, advanced refuelling probes, air-to-air and air-to-ground launch systems utilising both pneumatic and pyrotechnic ejection technologies, as well as a range of Defensive Aids Sub-Systems.

With over 80 years of industry experience, we are recognised as the world’s leading provider of air-to-air refuelling systems, offering fifth-generation solutions to Air Forces worldwide.

Our legacy of innovation and technical excellence sets us apart as the most advanced air-to-air refuelling supplier on the global stage.

What You’ll Do

• Generate, maintain and update accurate, engaging, user friendly documentation for our Air-to-Air Refuelling and Weapons Carriage & Release systems that adhere to EATON MSD guidelines and standards. Documentation and Service Bulletins created will also be expected to comply with applicable customer contract requirements and international technical authoring specifications.
• Work as part of a Technical Publications/ILS team
• Produce, edit and maintain technical documents, to meet customer and contract requirements, including Equipment Maintenance and Operation manuals, Data Modules,
• Component Maintenance Manuals, Service Bulletins & Information Letters
• Ensure all technical documentation is produced to required quality, timeframes, authoring specifications and standards including review of material authored by other technical publishers/writers and outsource vendor partners
• Complete technical verification and validation of source documentation with subject matter experts, internal or external partners and developers to validate content for use in technical publications
• Interface with subject matter experts to produce and maintain current documentation where required.

Qualifications

• GCSE at a minimum, A-levels preferred
• 7 years of experience in Aerospace technical authoring or ILS

Skills

• Competent in Simplified Technical English, iSpec2200, S1000D
• Teamwork, English language skills

The successful applicant will be in contact with US ITAR controlled technology, goods, and information. As a condition of employment, employees with access to US ITAR controlled technology and goods may be required to undergo an additional screening process as part of the recruitment process. All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.