Technical Author - Aerospace Engineering

OnTarget Communications; Luton; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace firm in Luton is seeking a Technical Author to produce high-quality documentation focused on S1000D-structured content and Simplified Technical English. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of aerospace documentation experience and proficiency with industry-standard authoring tools such as Arbortext Editor and Adobe FrameMaker. This role requires collaboration with engineers to ensure accurate information and successful UK Security Vetting. Candidates must also have the legal right to work in the UK without sponsorship.

Qualifications

• 5+ years working experience producing aerospace documentation.
• Experience with Document Management Systems and version control.
• English mother tongue.

Responsibilities

• Plan, research, and produce high-quality technical documentation.
• Work closely with engineers and subject matter experts.
• Convert engineering details into user-oriented documentation.

Skills

S1000D documentation

Simplified Technical English (STE)

Technical communication

Document management systems

Version control practices

Education

BSc or HNC/HND in Engineering or Technical Communication

Tools

Arbortext Editor

Adobe FrameMaker

Job description

Scope: Fully Employed
Salary: £40k per Anum

Responsibilities:

Plan, research, and produce high‑quality technical documentation with a focus on S1000D‑structured content and material written in Simplified Technical English (STE)

Work closely with engineers, project leads, and subject matter experts to collect, verify, and clarify detailed technical information

Convert engineering details into clear, accurate, and user‑oriented documentation for operators, technicians, and maintenance personnel

Oversee version control and documentation updates throughout the product lifecycle, ensuring alignment with engineering changes and releases

5+ years working experience producing aerospace documentation using S1000D and Simplified Technical English (STE) for content such as Illustrated Parts Data (IPD) and other related modules

Experience with Document Management Systems and robust version‑control practices

BSc or HNC/HND in Engineering, Technical Communication, or a related discipline - an advantage

English - Mother Tongue

Proficiency with industry‑standard authoring tools such as Arbortext Editor, Adobe FrameMaker

Prior experience documenting Ground Based Air Defence systems - an advantage

Please note candidates must successfully undergo UK Security Vetting before they can be appointed.

Only applicants with the legal right to work in the UK and do not require sponsorship now or in the future will be considered.

Technical Author Aerospace Engineering • Luton, ENG, GB