Senior Technical Document Author in Merthyr Tydfil

General Dynamics Land Systems is seeking a full‑time Senior Technical Document Author to join our Engineering Team in Merthyr Tydfil. The role offers a salary of £45,600 to £57,000, commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities

• Thorough working knowledge of the EAGLE Suite of applications and AESP production, structure and standards.
• Delivery of quality‑assured IETPs and other publications to schedule and required standards.
• Provide a qualitative service to Support Engineering to ensure that all Technical Publication deliveries are met in support of GDLS‑UK SV Program requirements.
• Produce IETP and other formats documentation in line with the contractual requirements of the programme.
• Contribute to the technical publications discipline to produce IETPs in line with project demands and deadlines.
• Contribute on Technical approval and rejections.
• Manipulate data to produce various reports and managerial aids.
• Day‑to‑day support and technical contribution within the Technical Publications Team (Illustrators and Authors) both in the UK and remotely in Canada and Spain.
• Serve as Technical Publications Subject Matter Expert to the SV Program.
• Support planning, directing, controlling, and monitoring all Technical Publications and IETP activities in support of the SV program.
• Liaise with the End Customer and intermediaries.

Qualifications

• Thorough working knowledge of the EAGLE Logistic Support Analysis (LSA) database, PDM Software and the Common Source Database (CSDB) on the Raytheon EAGLE Publishing System (EPS) within a Defence or Engineering sector.
• Thorough understanding and working knowledge of DEF STAN 00‑600, S1000D and use of ASD Simplified Technical English (STE).
• A good understanding of current MoD (Tri‑Service) publications.
• Ability to work independently on own initiative as well as within a team environment.
• Thorough working knowledge of modern IT working practices.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience of tailoring working practices / processes to satisfy contractual requirements.
• Prepare written technical reports.
• Hold or be capable of holding security clearance up to the level of SECRET.
• Familiarity with current British Army tracked and wheeled vehicles.
• Familiar with relevant Defence Standards, DLF, Military Standards and EC Directives.
• Ability to work under pressure in a complex and rapidly changing environment.
• Flexible working habits.

Benefits

• A flexible benefits scheme – allowing you to adapt your benefits to suit you and your family's needs.
• A personalised career development plan, alongside regular progress reviews – supporting and valuing your progression within the Company.
• Professional training and development courses, both internal and external – allowing you to reach your full potential.
• A flexible working environment where your contributions are recognised and rewarded, which includes compressed hours, reduced hours and job share.
• A company sports and social club, offering events at discounted prices – giving you the opportunity to meet and socialise with your fellow colleagues outside the workplace.

We are a Disability Confident Employer; we offer interview support to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of the employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti‑discrimination laws. GDLS is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586‑825‑4000 or send an e‑mail to [email protected] for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.