Technical Author – S1000D Expert, Hybrid, 12m Contract

ARM; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence and aerospace company in England is seeking an experienced Technical Author for a 12-month contract. The role involves producing technical documentation using SGML and XML, with a focus on MOD publication standards like ASD S1000D. You will communicate effectively with ILS Managers and Design Engineers while covering the entire product lifecycle. This position offers a competitive rate of £43ph and hybrid working opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in producing technical documentation in SGML, XML, and traditional formats.
• Understanding of the whole product lifecycle from design to in-service support.
• A proven track record of delivering technical documentation to MOD standards.

Responsibilities

• Write technical documentation enabling safe operation and repair of equipment.
• Cover the entire product lifecycle through support during design, development, and service.

Skills

Technical documentation production

Knowledge of MOD publication standards ASD S1000D and AESP

SGML editing software (Arbortext Epic)

Common Source Data Bases (CSDB for S1000D)

Desktop Publishing systems

Effective communication with ILS Managers and Design Engineers

Strong writing ability for new, complex, and original work

Simplified Technical English (STE)

Tools

Arbortext Epic

Desktop Publishing tools

Job description

A leading defence and aerospace company in England is seeking an experienced Technical Author for a 12-month contract. The role involves producing technical documentation using SGML and XML, with a focus on MOD publication standards like ASD S1000D. You will communicate effectively with ILS Managers and Design Engineers while covering the entire product lifecycle. This position offers a competitive rate of £43ph and hybrid working opportunities.