Technical Software Documentation Officer

As a trusted partner to the UKs Ministry of Defence, our client is seeking a Technical Software Documentation Officer to support multiple development teams across project management and software delivery. This role is ideal for a proactive, adaptable software professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys acting as a central point of coordination. Youll play a key role in helping MBDA deliver fully qualified software products by supporting documentation, process alignment, and cross-team collaboration.
Key Responsibilities:

• This position provides the chance to contribute to a wide range of projects and engage with various stakeholders, offering a dynamic and continually evolving challenge.
• Ideal for those who enjoy maintaining a strategic perspective, as the role encompasses activities throughout the entire software development lifecycle.
• Well-suited to individuals passionate about software who excel in fast-paced, multitasking environments.
• A valuable stepping stone for anyone considering a future move into project management, with practical exposure to coordination and delivery support.
• Involves contributing to software input and configuration management.
• Requires supporting multiple programmes simultaneously.
• Includes direct collaboration with software engineers and project leads.
• Involves assisting internal teams such as testing and lab custodians.
• Supports the delivery of integration-related outputs.

What Do You Need?:Seeking a process champion to support software teams in planning, documentation, configuration, and delivery; key skills required include:

• Proven experience working within software processes in high-reliability, safety-critical, or regulated sectors.
• Solid understanding of the full Software Engineering Lifecycle and its application across multiple programmes.
• Familiarity with project management principles and the ability to support delivery milestones.
• Providing configuration management and software input to ensure consistency and traceability.
• Supporting a variety of programmes simultaneously, adapting to evolving priorities.
• Collaborating directly with software engineers and project leads to align on delivery objectives.
• Liaising with internal teams such as test engineers and lab custodians to ensure smooth integration.
• Assisting in the delivery of integration artefacts and supporting documentation for project handovers.

What happens now?Upon submission of your application, should it meet our selection criteria, you will be contacted via e-mail by one of our talent acquisition specialists to arrange a screening call. This telephone chat is structured to explore a series of questions aimed at matching your competencies and capabilities to the specific demands of the position. Please note, this screening is contingent upon the initial success of your application.
Security Clearance:British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenshipRestrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by our clients Security Team.
More about the role:For more than 70 years, our client has been in a strong partnership with the UK military. They have accomplished numerous milestones in defence engineering and have provided essential defence capabilities to meet the requirements of the armed forces across land, sea, and air.
This role is based in Bristol, at one of their state-of-the-art sites that plays a crucial role in missile operations. The location boasts excellent transportation links, outstanding learning and development opportunities, and a variety of social, charitable, and sporting activities.

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