Technical Author – Defence & Engineering Sector

Technical Author – Defence & Engineering Sector

Location – Hampshire / Hybrid
Full-time – Permanent
Salary – £70,000 – £85,000 + excellent benefits
Clearance – SC Cleared and eligible for DV clearance

A well-established defence and engineering consultancy is seeking a skilled Technical Author to join its expanding technical documentation team. This is a key opportunity to contribute to the development of high-quality publications that support some of the UK’s most advanced military and commercial systems.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in technical writing, excellent communication skills, and a detail-oriented mindset. This role is well suited to someone with a background in engineering, defence, or aerospace who enjoys turning complex technical information into clear, user-friendly content.

Main Responsibilities

• Writing and maintaining technical documentation across military and commercial domains.
• Translating complex engineering data into accessible and compliant documentation.
• Working closely with subject matter experts to gather, clarify, and validate technical content.
• Managing multiple documentation projects within agreed timescales and budgets.
• Creating documentation in line with relevant industry and MoD standards (e.g. S1000D, Joint Service Publications, JSPs,).
• Take ownership of Technical Publications Support the technical authoring of bid/tender/quote submissions
• Applying structured authoring techniques and maintaining consistency across documents. Liaising with clients to ensure specifications and expectations are met.

Required Skills/Experience

• Proven experience as a Technical Author, ideally in defence, aerospace, or engineering.
• Experience of the application of through-life support standards such as DEF STAN 00-600, 00-40, 00-42, Mil Std 217F and KiD
• Knowledge of MoD documentation formats, including AESPs, APs, and BRs.
• Ability to communicate complex technical content clearly and concisely.
• Strong planning, organisation, and time management skills.
• High attention to detail and a methodical approach. Experience working with structured authoring and documentation standards.
• Experience creating or editing technical illustrations and integrating visual content.

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to undergo DV clearance if not already held