Technical Author

Gerrell & Hard Ltd.; Yateley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Gerrell & Hard Ltd. is seeking an experienced Technical Author to transform complex engineering concepts into clear documentation for sonar, acoustic sensing and subsea technologies.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams to produce manuals, guides and technical notes across product lifecycles. You will create and maintain installation, maintenance and service documents, ensuring accuracy, compliance and clarity.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to produce technical documentation for complex engineering products.
• Excellent written communication and attention to detail.
• Ability to understand mechanical, electrical and software systems and convey them clearly.
• Experience managing multiple documentation projects to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain and improve technical manuals and installation guides.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to capture accurate technical information.
• Ensure documentation is compliant with quality and defence standards.
• Attend design reviews and product demonstrations to gather information.
• Manage documentation under configuration control and update with releases.

Skills

Technical writing

Engineering understanding

MS Word

Document management

Independent working

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

CCMS

Documentation management systems

Image editing / CAD visualization tools

Job description

Are you an experienced Technical Author with a passion for transforming complex engineering concepts into clear, accurate and user-friendly documentation?

We are seeking a Technical Author to support the development of advanced sonar, acoustic sensing and subsea technologies used across defence, marine and commercial sectors. Working alongside multidisciplinary engineering teams, you will play a key role in producing high-quality technical documentation that supports products throughout their entire lifecycle.

The Role

As Technical Author, you will be responsible for creating, maintaining and continuously improving technical documentation for sophisticated hardware and software systems. You will work closely with systems, mechanical, electrical, electronics and software engineers to ensure documentation is technically accurate, compliant and delivered in line with product releases.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Producing user manuals, installation guides, maintenance manuals, service procedures and integration guides.
• Developing technical bulletins, datasheets, application notes, quick reference guides and training materials.
• Collaborating with engineering teams throughout product development to capture technical information.
• Attending design reviews, product demonstrations and engineering workshops.
• Ensuring documentation includes appropriate safety information, warnings and operational guidance.
• Managing documentation under configuration control and maintaining revision accuracy alongside hardware and software releases.
• Supporting the development of documentation templates, style guides and authoring standards.
• Contributing to compliance with relevant quality, defence and product safety standards.

About You

You’ll ideally have:

• Experience producing technical documentation for complex engineering products.
• Outstanding written communication skills.
• The ability to understand mechanical, electrical, electronic and software systems.
• Experience managing multiple documentation projects to demanding deadlines.
• Strong Microsoft Word and Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience working within document control or configuration management processes.
• The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• A degree, or equivalent experience, in Engineering, Technical Communication, Science or a related discipline.

Desirable Experience

• Defence, marine, sonar, subsea or acoustic technologies.
• Systems engineering and product development lifecycles.
• Documentation management systems or Component Content Management Systems (CCMS).
• Technical illustration, image editing or CAD visualisation tools.
• Knowledge of BS EN 82079-1, ASD-STE100 (Simplified Technical English) or similar documentation standards.
• Experience supporting CE, UKCA or defence compliance documentation.
• Understanding of software version control and configuration management.