Technical Author

Martin-Baker Aircraft Co Ltd; Denham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme (9% non-contributory)

Life Assurance 4x salary

Training & development plan

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Cycle to work scheme

Occupational Health

Job summary

Martin-Baker Aircraft Co Ltd is seeking a Technical Author to write Technical Publications for customers and to contribute to Acceptance Test Procedures and Build Plans for manufacturing teams.

You will research technical requirements from engineering drawings, CAD models and industry specifications, liaising with departments to resolve issues and ensure data quality. This is at the Denham site, with a strong focus on standards.

Qualifications

• Excellent listening and communication skills.
• Proficient in FrameMaker and publishing workflows.
• Experience with SGML, XML and DITA.
• Aerospace engineering experience, preferably military context.

Responsibilities

• Write Technical Publications for customers and internal use.
• Prepare Acceptance Test Procedures and Build Plans for manufacturing teams.
• Research technical requirements using drawings, CAD models and industry standards.
• Coordinate with other departments to resolve technical issues and requirements.

Skills

Listening

FrameMaker

SGML

XML

DITA

Attention to detail

Education

City & Guilds 5360 Part 1 & 2

Job description

A career in aerospace with a British engineering firm that is saving lives worldwide. When you work at Martin-Baker, you’re providing aircrew with a means of escape in an emergency.

What You’ll Be Doing

Martin-Baker is the world’s leading manufacturer of ejection seats, helping to protect aircrew flying in the most advanced military aircraft. Our mission is simple - to save aircrew lives.

Join us on this mission as a Technical Author working in the Technical Publications Department at the Denham site.

This is an exciting opportunity where you will gain a great understanding of our products and how they are used, to enable you to write Technical Publications for our customers, and Acceptance Test Procedures and Build Plans for our Manufacturing Teams. You will be researching technical requirements for publications referencing engineering drawings, CAD models, production standards, processes, industry Specifications, Logistic Support Analysis records and related component hardware proving using appropriate methodologies. Identify and liaise with relevant departments to resolve technical issues and requirements.

You will identify, define and specify illustration requirements and usage to meet industry standards. Undertake hands-on facilitation, demonstration and validation using appropriate equipment, tooling and engineering techniques. Proofread documents prior to passing data into quality systems meeting task deadlines and complying with data management processes.

The engineering you’ll be delivering to customers is world leading, and it saves lives. We want to learn from you. You’ll help us listen to customers; you’ll help them understand how they can best support our product, and you’ll be an expert voice who represents our business.

We’re a Company that saves lives. Join us.

Characteristics & Skills

• Know how to listen and communicate effectively with others.
• Experience of desktop publishing software e.g. FrameMaker.
• Ability to work with new Publishing production tools and processes including SGML, XML and DITA.
• Proven aerospace engineering experience, preferably in a Military context.
• Committed to the highest standards.
• Have an eye for detail and getting things right.
• Share and demonstrate the Martin-Baker Values.
• Highly developed skill in applying the English Language, including Simplified English.
• Practical experience of mechanical engineering and technical authorship.

Education & Qualifications

• City & Guilds 5360 Part 1 & 2 (Engineering, Technical Communication and Authoring) or equivalent.

At Martin-Baker you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside experts who will help you to obtain a wide understanding of an engineering business, and you’ll develop new skills and gain a strong industry experience.

Your Benefits In Detail

• Highly competitive 9% non-contributory pension scheme (18+)
• 4x salary Life Assurance (18+)
• Personalised training and development plan
• 25-days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
• Occupational Health team
• Workplace Nursery Benefit
• Cycle to work scheme

We believe in equal opportunity. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is respected. We want you to be able to do your best work.

Martin-Baker is a signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant, showing our support and commitment to our Armed Forces and their families, proudly supporting those who serve.

All candidates will be treated equally and fairly, regardless of their background, or any characteristic protected by law. Candidates will be selected entirely on their skills and competencies and in alignment with each role’s specifications and / or requirements. All published adverts will be aligned with the Company’s Diversity and Inclusion commitment.

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). For more information and guidance please visit https://martin-baker.com/security-vetting/