Technical Author

Airswift; Christchurch; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment partner is looking for a Technical Author in Christchurch to support a military communications system. The role involves creating and managing technical documentation and requires strong knowledge of S1000D standards and XML authoring. With a hybrid work model, this position offers the opportunity to be part of an experienced team. The ideal candidate will have a keen attention to detail and familiarity with tools like trilogi software and EAGLE systems.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of S1000D 4.1 and Def Stan 00-601.
• Experience in data module authoring and XML technical authoring.
• Familiarity with EAGLE LSAR, EAGLE Publishing System, and trilogi build.
• Understanding of CSDB configuration management processes.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Gather and assess source logistic information from equipment suppliers.
• Perform Maintenance Task Analysis (MTA) on electronic systems.
• Author data modules including operating procedures.
• Liaise with training teams for content support.
• Maintain Data Module Requirements List (DMRL).
• Populate and manage Common Source Database (CSDB).
• Proofread and review data modules using CSDB workflow.
• Produce Interactive Electronic Technical Publications (IETPs).
• Support other ILS and LSA tasks as required.

Skills

Knowledge of S1000D 4.1

Experience in data module authoring

XML technical authoring

Familiarity with EAGLE LSAR

Understanding of CSDB configuration management

Strong attention to detail

Tools

Trilogi software

EAGLE Publishing System

Job description

TECHNICAL AUTHOR

Location: Christchurch, Dorset

Contract: 6 months - Inside IR35

Work Schedule: Hybrid (3 days on-site, 2 days remote)

Overview

We are seeking experienced Technical Authors to join a small technical documentation team supporting a wide-area military communications system. The role involves creating, updating, and managing technical documentation to support system development, operation, and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Gather and assess source logistic information from equipment suppliers.
• Perform Maintenance Task Analysis (MTA) on electronic computing and communication systems.
• Author data modules including operating procedures and training material.
• Liaise with training teams for content support.
• Maintain Data Module Requirements List (DMRL).
• Populate and manage Common Source Database (CSDB).
• Proofread and review data modules using CSDB workflow.
• Produce Interactive Electronic Technical Publications (IETPs) using trilogi software.
• Support other ILS and LSA tasks as required.

Skills & Experience

• Knowledge of S1000D 4.1 and Def Stan 00-601.
• Experience in data module authoring and XML technical authoring.
• Familiarity with EAGLE LSAR, EAGLE Publishing System, and trilogi build.
• Understanding of CSDB configuration management processes.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with technical drawings.

The next step

We have an exceptional team in place, and we are pleased to be able to appoint a further person to our growing business. We are aware that you may not ‘tick all the boxes’, but if you believe you can genuinely offer some valuable skills and experience to our business, please in the first instance contact our recruitment partner Airswift.