Technical Author

Matchtech; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace engineering company seeks a Technical Author to develop and maintain technical documentation. The ideal candidate has experience in aerospace authoring and strong writing skills. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic team and contribute to innovative aerospace projects.

Qualifications

• Experience authoring technical publications in aerospace/engineering.
• Understanding of industry standards and documentation requirements.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain technical documentation for aerospace products.
• Ensure documentation complies with industry standards.
• Collaborate with engineers to gather necessary information.

Skills

Technical authoring

Writing

Editing

Proofreading

Communication

Organisational skills

Tools

Technical authoring tools

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Technical Author to work for a Aerospace Engineering company based in Bournemouth.

Key skills required for this role

Experience authoring technical publications in aerospace/engineering

Important

Experience authoring technical publications in aerospace/engineering

Key Responsibilities

• Create and maintain technical documentation for aerospace products
• Ensure all documentation complies with industry standards and regulations
• Collaborate with engineers and other technical experts to gather necessary information
• Update and revise existing documentation as products and regulations evolve
• Review and edit content to ensure clarity, accuracy, and comprehensiveness
• Assist in the development of templates and standardisation for technical documentation
• Provide support to other departments in technical writing and document preparation

Job Requirements:

• Experience in technical authoring within the aerospace industry
• Strong understanding of aerospace industry standards and documentation requirements
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills
• Ability to comprehend complex technical information and convey it clearly
• Proficiency in using technical authoring tools and software
• Attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

If you are an experienced Technical Author ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and forward-thinking team in the aerospace industry.

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