Technical Author

SR2 REC LTD; Salisbury; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An aerospace SME near Salisbury is seeking a Contract Technical Author for a 6-month hybrid position. You will create documentation for complex UAV platforms, supporting both field customers and internal teams. This role offers hands-on access to engineering teams and challenges you to shape new documentation standards. With a likelihood of extension, this contract prioritizes expertise and provides flexibility in working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience authoring technical publications in aerospace, defence or UAV environments.
• Confident with S1000D, STE and modular documentation.
• Comfortable working independently and close to engineering teams.
• Eligible for Security Clearance (or already hold it).

Responsibilities

• Create System Operating and Maintenance Manuals.
• Produce training courseware and supporting publications.
• Develop clear, structured documentation aligned to S1000D and STE.
• Implement practical authoring processes for requests.

Skills

Technical publications authoring

S1000D

STE documentation

Independence

Security Clearance

Job description

Job Description

Contract Technical Author – Aerospace / UAV

6-month contract | Extension likely | Hybrid (3 days onsite) | Near Salisbury

This contract exists because this business is doing something new.

You’ll be brought in to create the foundations for how complex UAV platforms are documented, supporting both customers in the field and internal engineering teams as the organisation scales.

You’ll work inside a high-performing aerospace SME that designs, builds and manufactures its own aircraft in-house. Engineers, manufacturing and support sit side-by-side, giving you real access to the platform - not just documents and assumptions.

What you’ll deliver

• System Operating and Maintenance Manuals
• Training courseware and supporting publications
• Clear, structured documentation aligned to S1000D and STE
• Practical ways of working so future authoring requests can be delivered with ease

Why this contract stands out

• Greenfield authoring challenge — you’re shaping the approach, not maintaining legacy docs
• Hands-on access to the platform, with time onsite encouraged
• Fast decision-making in an SME that prototypes, iterates and improves quickly
• Standards used properly, where safety, airworthiness and clarity matter

What will make you a fit

• Experience authoring technical publications in aerospace, defence or UAV environments
• Confident with S1000D, STE and modular documentation
• Comfortable working independently and close to engineering teams
• Eligible for Security Clearance (or already hold it)

Contract details

• Initial 6 months, strong likelihood of extension to 12
• Hybrid working: 3 days onsite, flexible hours
• Day rate open to discussion — the right expertise is the priority

Apply to this advert for immediate consideration.