Technical Author
Core
Researching, developing, writing, and reviewing technical information for UK and overseas customers, creating new documentation for Royal Navy publications and amending existing technical documentation.
Role type
Technical Author (Defence/Military Systems)
Builds
Books of Reference (BRs), Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs), and other service publications for the Royal Navy.
Domain
Defence, Aerospace, Security, Military Engineering
Required skills
Technical authoring, military engineering experience (mechanical/electrical power, electronics, weapons, sensors, navigation), knowledge of military/civilian authoring standards, computer literacy (Microsoft Office, Adobe FrameMaker, Arbortext S1000D, Eagle EPS), ability to interpret engineering data and validate information.
Preferred skills
Experience as an ex-UK Military Services maintainer, familiarity with trilogiView.
Responsibilities
Create new technical documentation for Royal Navy publications; work with Supportability/Design Engineers and equipment manufacturers to gather information; interpret engineering data and validate accuracy; work with illustrators to produce supporting technical graphics.
Seniority
Individual Contributor (IC), entry to mid-level (suitable for existing authors or ex-military maintainers with training).