Technical Author

Saab AB; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence company is seeking a Technical Author to join their team in Farnborough. The successful candidate will develop and maintain high-quality technical publications for various equipment in the Defence sector. Responsibilities include producing technical manuals and collaborating with training teams to ensure effective training. Candidates should have a proven track record in technical documentation and proficiency in relevant authoring software. This role requires travel and adherence to documentation standards.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of developing technical documentation for electronic systems.
• Familiar with online learning authoring tools.
• Be amenable to regular travel.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality technical publications for varied customers.
• Collaborate with Training Teams to develop training programmes.
• Produce and maintain product data sheets and service bulletins.

Skills

Technical documentation development

Single-source authoring software proficiency

Proficiency in Microsoft applications

Familiarity with S1000D standard

Communication skills

Tools

Online learning authoring tools

Graphic design and 3D rendering software

Job description

Introduction

Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe.

The Role:

This role is part of our Sensor Systems Radar Business in Fareham.

SAAB UK are recruiting for a number of ILS roles from a variety of backgrounds and skillsets. We will look to find the best fit for your skillsets within the ILS Team which will contribute to the design and development of programmes and projects, for procuring new reliable, maintainable, sustainable, and affordable systems. You could also be working on upgrades to existing systems, ensuring we are always delivering an operational advantage to our customers.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Author to work in a close-knit team; the candidate will produce high quality technical publications for a wide variety of equipment to a varied customer base within the Defence sector; their primarily responsible for producing and maintaining system technical manuals to a recognised international standard.

Specifically, the candidate will:

• Analyse, define and create technical publications to military specifications.
• Be responsible for the production and maintenance of customer-focused Technical Documentation.
• Produce and maintain product data sheets, service bulletins, and control documents and drawings used in technical manuals.
• Produce and distribute Engineering Advice Notes in accordance with Saab quality standards.
• Collaborate with Saab's Training Teams to support the design and develop of training programmes, and assist with the training of new staff on Saab products.
• Communicate with customers, engineers and SMEs effectively to develop knowledge to create technical documentation.
• Collect feedback at Saab facilities, customer sites, and remotely via digital platforms.
• Keep up to date with international documentation standards and practices.
• Adhere to internal processes and procedures.

Qualifications & Experience:

Essential

• Proven track record of developing and producing technical documentation for electronic-based systems.
• Proficiency in using single-source authoring software, and familiar with online learning authoring tools.
• Familiarity with the S1000D standard, the international specification for technical publications using a common source database.
• Competency in Microsoft applications.
• Be amenable to regular national and international travel.

Desirable

• Experience with sensor or radar systems or similar.
• Hold a recognised Training qualification.
• Proficiency in producing digital media for training purposes.
• Familiarity with graphic design and 3D rendering software.

General Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Work efficiently and professionally within the team and company.
• Maintain professionalism when interacting with customers.
• Undertake any other duties within competence as required by the Manager/Team Leader.
• Provide accurate and concise progress reports on request, delivered within budget and to a pre-defined delivery schedule.

By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.