Technical Author

Systems Engineering & Assessment (SEA); Pilton; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology company in England is seeking a Technical Author to create clear and concise documentation for defense products. The role includes managing documentation quality and collaborating with project teams. Ideal candidates will have expertise in technical writing and a background in defense. The position offers a flexible work environment and competitive salary up to £52k.

Benefits

Work life balance

Hybrid/flexible working arrangements

25 days' annual leave

Private medical health insurance

Employee Discounts portal

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of MS Word and Excel is essential.
• Experience with defence related technical documentation is required.
• Background in engineering or military would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy and clarity of documentation following established standards.
• Manage Common Source Databases effectively.
• Generate both Interactive Electronic Technical Publications and paper-based manuals.

Skills

Excellent working knowledge of MS office suite

Proven experience creating defence related technical publications

Familiarity with ASD S1000D writing rules

Ability to interpret engineering drawing sets

Strong communication & interpersonal skills

Job description

Overview

About The Role
Engineered to Protect, that's our promise, we protect what matters - our nations, our waters, our land, our cities, our people, our environment, our world. You will be responsible for creating consistent, clear, concise documentation for our defence products. You will work closely with multiple project teams, including Subject Matter Experts, engineers and project leads. Technical Author will be based at either our Barnstaple, Bristol or Beckington site. This role allows for flexible working. The salary for this role is up to £52k, depending on experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the accuracy, clarity, and consistency of the documentation by following style guides and established standards such as ASD S1000D.
• Management of Common Source Databases.
• Generation of Interactive Electronic Technical Publication and paper based manuals.
• Review and incorporate feedback from users, stakeholders and internal teams to continuously improve the quality of the documentation.

About our company

At SEA, we develop and deliver advanced solutions to make our world safer, cleaner and more efficient. We provide state-of-the-art applications for naval ship and fleet protection, and undersea surveillance systems. In-service across the globe, our systems deliver a rapid response to threats and system effectiveness and interoperation. Our systems support an ever-growing number of navies across the world, and we continue to bolster our already specialist, on-the-ground knowledge of key overseas markets.

What we offer

At our core, we encourage innovation, flexibility and out-of-the-box thinking to solve problems, so we\'re always looking for talented, flexible, and creative people to bring their best to SEA. In return we offer generous rewards, a fantastic work/life balance, and excellent career and training opportunities for everyone who joins. Have a look at the benefits we offer:

• Work life balance
• Hybrid/flexible working arrangements
• 25 days\' annual leave, plus buy and sell
• Up to 16 days flexi leave accrual
• Half day Fridays
• Reservists in the Armed Forces receive special paid leave
• Private medical health insurance & Employee Assistance Program
• All Staff Bonus
• Group Pension Plan of up to 7% employer contribution
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing Centre
• Sports & Social activities
• Employee Discounts portal - online and in-store discounts, travel savings
• Canada Life GP and financial advice
• Life assurance policy
• Publication and recruitment bonus rewards
• Development opportunities, including LinkedIn learning
• Electric vehicle charging points at all sites
• Private seated lunch areas
• Onsite bistro (Barnstaple office) and free hot and cold beverages
• Onsite showers and toiletries provision
• Free onsite parking

The skills you need

• Excellent working knowledge of MS office suite, including an expert knowledge of MS Word and Excel
• Proven experience creating/amending defence related technical publications and related media which includes BRs and IETPs
• Be conversant with ASD S1000D writing rules, Def Stan 00-600, Def Stan 00-601 Pt2, GEIA-HB-0007 LPD handbook and ASD STE100 guidelines
• Be able to interpret engineering drawing sets and source data to create new procedural DMs and Integrated Parts Catalogues
• Have an engineering and/or military background would be advantageous
• Strong communication & interpersonal skills
• The aptitude and drive to actively progress continuous improvement