Technical Author

Carbon60; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading defence engineering organization as a Technical Author, producing high-quality technical documentation essential for the safe operation of advanced equipment. You will have the opportunity to work flexibly in a dynamic environment, contributing to various stages of product lifecycle while collaborating with engineering teams.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working model

Opportunity for long-term contract extension

Dynamic, collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in technical authorship in Defence, Aerospace, Automotive, or Heavy Industry.
• Strong knowledge of MoD standards (ASD S1000D, AESP).
• Proficiency with SGML/XML editing tools.

Responsibilities

• Produce and amend technical documentation in SGML/XML formats.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to gather technical data.
• Apply Simplified Technical English (STE) in documentation.

Skills

Technical authorship

Communication skills

Project management

Education

HNC/HND in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Arbortext Editor

FrameMaker

CSDB systems

Job description

Are you a skilled Technical Author with a passion for precision and clarity? Join a leading defence engineering organisation and play a key role in delivering high-quality technical documentation that supports the safe operation and maintenance of cutting-edge equipment.

What You'll Do

• Produce and amend technical documentation in SGML/XML formats (S1000D-compliant)
• Work across the full product lifecycle - from design to in-service support
• Collaborate with engineering teams (ILS, LSA, Commercial) to gather and translate complex technical data
• Apply Simplified Technical English (STE) and author in Data Module format
• Use tools like Arbortext Editor, FrameMaker, and CSDB systems

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience in technical authorship within Defence, Aerospace, Automotive, or Heavy Industry
• Strong knowledge of MoD standards (ASD S1000D, AESP)
• Proficiency with SGML/XML editing tools and desktop publishing systems
• HNC/HND or equivalent in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering (Degree desirable)
• Excellent communication skills and ability to manage multiple projects independently

Why Join?

• Flexible hybrid working model
• Opportunity for long-term contract extension
• Dynamic, collaborative team environment

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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