Technical Author
| Posting date: | 16 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £43.00 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 August 2025 |
| Location: | Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 2DA |
| Company: | Carbon60 |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | BBBH164972_1752659308 |
Summary
Are you a skilled Technical Author with a passion for precision and clarity? Join a leading defence engineering organisation and play a key role in delivering high-quality technical documentation that supports the safe operation and maintenance of cutting-edge equipment.
What You'll Do- Produce and amend technical documentation in SGML/XML formats (S1000D-compliant)
- Work across the full product lifecycle - from design to in-service support
- Collaborate with engineering teams (ILS, LSA, Commercial) to gather and translate complex technical data
- Apply Simplified Technical English (STE) and author in Data Module format
- Use tools like Arbortext Editor, FrameMaker, and CSDB systems
- Proven experience in technical authorship within Defence, Aerospace, Automotive, or Heavy Industry
- Strong knowledge of MoD standards (ASD S1000D, AESP)
- Proficiency with SGML/XML editing tools and desktop publishing systems
- HNC/HND or equivalent in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering (Degree desirable)
- Excellent communication skills and ability to manage multiple projects independently
- Work on high-impact defence projects
- Flexible hybrid working model
- Opportunity for long-term contract extension
- Dynamic, collaborative team environment
Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.