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Technical Author
Introduction
Join a specialist technology business delivering secure digital solutions that support Defence and National Security. This is an opportunity to produce high-quality technical documentation that helps mission-critical systems perform reliably in some of the most demanding environments.
Role Overview
Location: Farnborough (Hybrid)
Package: Competitive salary + bonus, private medical cover, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, 10% employer pension contribution, life assurance, professional development and training, onsite gym, café, restaurant and free parking
Industry: Defence & National Security Technology
What You'll Be Doing
- Produce, edit and maintain technical documentation to recognised Defence and international standards.
- Create clear user guides, operating procedures, training materials and system documentation for a range of technical audiences.
- Interpret complex technical specifications and translate them into accurate, user-friendly documentation.
- Ensure consistency, quality and compliance across all documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
- Work closely with engineers, subject matter experts and project teams to capture and communicate technical information.
- Manage document version control and support configuration management activities.
- Review and update existing documentation to ensure it remains accurate and aligned with current standards.
- Contribute to design reviews by providing documentation expertise throughout system development.
- Ensure documentation meets security, classification and compliance requirements.
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Main Skills Needed
- Previous experience as a Technical Author or Technical Writer within Defence, secure communications or a similar technical environment.
- Strong understanding of Defence or military communication systems.
- Ability to interpret technical standards, specifications and complex engineering information.
- Excellent written communication skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Experience using document management platforms such as SharePoint and Confluence.
- Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams.
- Ability to manage multiple documentation projects and competing priorities.
- Knowledge of Allied Communications Publications (ACP), NATO STANAGs and interoperability standards is highly desirable.
- Experience within MOD, NATO or other Defence environments would be advantageous.
- Familiarity with structured authoring tools such as XML or DITA, Agile delivery and secure information handling is beneficial.
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What's in It for You
- Hybrid working with a collaborative and supportive team.
- The opportunity to work on secure, mission-critical technology with real-world impact.
- A culture that values innovation, collaboration, quality and continuous improvement.
- Competitive benefits package including bonus, private medical cover, generous pension and life assurance.
- Ongoing investment in professional development, training and career progression.
- Modern onsite facilities including gym, café, restaurant, breakout spaces and free parking.
- The chance to contribute to cutting-edge technology programmes supporting Defence and National Security.
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