Technical Author – Saab UK
Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world‑leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space and civil security to keep people and society safe.
The role is part of our Sensor Systems Radar Business in Fareham. SAAB UK is recruiting for a number of ILS roles from a variety of backgrounds and skillsets and will look to find the best fit for your skillsets within the ILS Team, which will contribute to the design and development of programmes and projects for procuring new reliable, maintainable, sustainable and affordable systems while also working on upgrades to existing systems.
You will produce high‑quality technical publications for a wide variety of equipment to a varied customer base within the defence sector; you will be primarily responsible for producing and maintaining system technical manuals to a recognised international standard.
Responsibilities
* Analyse, define and create technical publications to military specifications.
* Responsible for the production and maintenance of customer‑focused technical documentation.
* Produce and maintain product data sheets, service bulletins, control documents and drawings used in technical manuals.
* Produce and distribute engineering advice notes in accordance with Saab quality standards.
* Collaborate with Saab's training teams to support the design and development of training programmes and assist with the training of new staff on Saab products.
* Communicate with customers, engineers and SMEs effectively to develop knowledge for technical documentation.
* Collect feedback at Saab facilities, customer sites and remotely via digital platforms.
* Keep up to date with international documentation standards and practices.
* Adhere to internal processes and procedures.
Qualifications & Experience
* Proven track record of developing and producing technical documentation for electronic‑based systems.
* Proficiency in using single‑source authoring software and familiarity with online learning authoring tools.
* Familiarity with the S1000D standard, the international specification for technical publications using a common source database.
* Competency in Microsoft applications.
* Amenable to regular national and international travel.
* Experience with sensor or radar systems or similar.
* Hold a recognised training qualification.
* Proficiency in producing digital media for training purposes.
* Familiarity with graphic design and 3D rendering software.
General Accountabilities and Responsibilities
* Work efficiently and professionally within the team and company.
* Maintain professionalism when interacting with customers.
* Undertake any other duties within competence as required by the Manager/Team Leader.
* Provide accurate and concise progress reports on request, delivered within budget and to a pre‑defined delivery schedule.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Defense and Space Manufacturing
By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: baseline personnel security checks, national security vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.
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