Senior Technical Documentation Engineer

As a Senior Technical Documentation Engineer, you will lead the creation and delivery of technical information for Royal Navy platforms (Type 45, Type 26, and QEC). You will develop digital publications, maintenance instructions, and embedded training media to support safe operation and lifecycle support. You’ll collaborate with engineering and support teams to ensure accuracy and customer alignment. This role offers an opportunity to shape official publications within a large, security‑conscious defence environment.

• hybrid working options
• development and lifelong learning
• support for wellbeing and family
• inclusive workplace culture
• recognition of contributions
• balanced lifestyle

• Lead quality, schedule, and safety for your work and supervise other Technical Authors
• Ensure cohesive, complete Technical Data and Documentation production
• Review non-conformance of OEM information against Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) and report findings
• Contribute to Technical Documentation Management Plans
• Support customer/supplier relationships regarding Technical Data and Documentation
• Maintain stakeholder relationships to drive contract objectives and deliverables
• Liaise with engineering and support functions across the business
• Apply current Military/commercial standards and techniques as appropriate
• Contribute to Technical Publications Business Management procedures
• Assist in bid preparation and cost modelling
• Comply with ITAR, SHE, and statutory requirements
• Provide guidance to Technical Authors as needed
• Support Engineering Governance and deputise for the Principal Technical Author
• Report performance and outcomes

• Working knowledge of DEF STAN 00-600 and S1000D
• Understanding of ILS discipline and through-life support requirements
• Background in technical authoring with naval engineering systems experience in mechanical/electrical power and propulsion, electronics, marine or weapons systems, or hull construction
• Computer literacy with Microsoft Office; proficiency in Adobe FrameMaker (Structured & Unstructured), Arbortext S1000D editor or Eagle EPS, or similar toolsets

• DEF STAN 00-600
• S1000D
• Integrated Logistics Support (ILS)
• Microsoft Office
• Adobe FrameMaker (Structured & Unstructured)
• Arbortext S1000D editor