Technical Author

Job Title:

Technical Author (Electronics / Communications & Networking)

Location:

4-5 days onsite (UK secure site)

Engagement Type:
Permanent

Clearance:
Must be eligible and willing to undergo eDV clearance

Salary/Rate: £30,000 - £60,000

We are supporting a highly secure UK government programme and are looking to engage two Technical Authors to meet growing demand for technical documentation capability. We are particularly interested in individuals with a background in electronics systems or communications & networking technologies. Candidates must be willing and eligible to undergo Enhanced DV (eDV) clearance as part of the role.

• Produce clear, accurate, and structured technical documentation for complex systems
• Translate engineering concepts (electronics / comms / networking) into user‑friendly materials
• Collaborate with engineers and SMEs to capture and document system functionality
• Maintain and manage documentation
• Create technical diagrams and illustrations
• Track and manage workload
• Work autonomously - proactively identifying tasks and driving delivery
• Ensure documentation meets programme and security standards

• Experience as a Technical Author within defence, government, or highly regulated environments
• Strong understanding of either electronics or communications/networking domains
• Ability to work independently and engage effectively with technical stakeholders
• Must be eligible for UK eDV clearance (UK national, suitable background, willing to undergo vetting)

• Background within MOD / defence programmes (e.g. DE&S experience)
• Degree qualified in Electronics, Communications, or a related discipline
• Ex‑Forces candidates, particularly from Royal Signals
• Experience working in secure environments and local to the Cheltenham area

Predominantly onsite (4-5 days per week due to security requirements). Some flexibility for low-side/offline documentation work where appropriate.

• Is proactive and self‑sufficient
• Can operate comfortably in secure, structured environments
• Enjoys translating complex technical concepts into clear documentation
• Has either strong domain expertise or a solid technical foundation with the ability to learn qui