Technical Author

Join a specialist technology business delivering secure digital solutions that support Defence and National Security. This is an opportunity to produce high-quality technical documentation that helps mission-critical systems perform reliably in some of the most demanding environments.

• Location: Farnborough (Hybrid)
• Package: Competitive salary + bonus, private medical cover, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, 10% employer pension contribution, life assurance, professional development and training, onsite gym, café, restaurant and free parking
• Industry: Defence & National Security Technology

• Produce, edit and maintain technical documentation to recognised Defence and international standards.
• Create clear user guides, operating procedures, training materials and system documentation for a range of technical audiences.
• Interpret complex technical specifications and translate them into accurate, user-friendly documentation.
• Ensure consistency, quality and compliance across all documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Work closely with engineers, subject matter experts and project teams to capture and communicate technical information.
• Manage document version control and support configuration management activities.
• Review and update existing documentation to ensure it remains accurate and aligned with current standards.
• Contribute to design reviews by providing documentation expertise throughout system development.
• Ensure documentation meets security, classification and compliance requirements.

• Previous experience as a Technical Author or Technical Writer within Defence, secure communications or a similar technical environment.
• Strong understanding of Defence or military communication systems.
• Ability to interpret technical standards, specifications and complex engineering information.
• Excellent written communication skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience using document management platforms such as SharePoint and Confluence.
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams.
• Ability to manage multiple documentation projects and competing priorities.
• Knowledge of Allied Communications Publications (ACP), NATO STANAGs and interoperability standards is highly desirable.
• Experience with in MOD, NATO or other Defence environments would be advantageous.
• Familiarity with structured authoring tools such as XML or DITA, Agile delivery and secure information handling is beneficial.

• Hybrid working with a collaborative and supportive team.
• The opportunity to work on secure, mission-critical technology with real-world impact.
• A culture that values innovation, collaboration, quality and continuous improvement.
• Competitive benefits package including bonus, private medical cover, generous pension and life assurance.
• Ongoing investment in professional development, training and career progression.
• Modern onsite facilities including gym, café, restaurant, breakout spaces and free parking.
• The chance to contribute to cutting-edge technology programmes supporting Defence and National Security.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.