Graduate Technical Writer - Aerospace and Defence
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About Us
At Flatirons Solutions, we have a very important job. With millions flying each day, we play an important role in ensuring everything goes as planned. We turn technical information into software solutions and produce effective products that allow aviation and aerospace workers to be experts.
Who We Are
We are a global team of nearly 400 professionals with members throughout the US, Europe, and India who are passionate about turning content into knowledge. Innovative software and service solutions are our bread and butter. We offer a competitive starting salary and benefits, as well as a high degree of autonomy and flexibility. You will be able to have a significant impact, make yourself heard, and contribute to our overall success.
What We Do
We use cutting‑edge XML and 3D technologies to make complex content come to life, allowing millions of airline passengers to travel safely each day thanks to efficient, compliant maintenance and operational procedures. Through a positive attitude and dedication, we work together to solve some of the industry’s most challenging problems.
Who We Serve
We partner with manufacturers to produce the data needed to deliver complex products like aircraft, jet engines, components, and defence systems. We work with airlines to take control of that data to revise and deliver it to their flight crews and maintenance teams worldwide. Our solutions help power some of the largest airlines and most successful aviation and defence manufacturers in the world.
Who We Are Looking For
As a Graduate Technical Writer you will join a team that enjoys solving industry challenges and contributing to the success of Flatirons. Once experienced, you can progress to senior roles such as Project Manager or Technical Project Lead. Candidates should ideally be located within traveling distance of our UK Derby office.
Nationality Criteria
To satisfy security clearance requirements, candidates need to be UK nationals. Unfortunately, we are not able to consider visa holders with the right to work in the UK for these positions.
Role Responsibilities
In this role, the successful graduate will develop, research, and revise engine maintenance manuals, system maintenance manuals, component maintenance manuals, component maintenance publications, and service bulletins for our Aerospace industry customers.
As a Graduate Technical Writer you will
* Write procedures and technical documentation to fulfill customers’ applicable writing specifications: technical accuracy is compulsory.
* Revise technical content of existing manuals specified by engineering specifications.
* Review manufacturer’s drawings and other data relative to the operation, maintenance, and service of equipment.
* Study blueprints, schematics, drawings, parts lists, specifications, mock‑ups, and product samples to integrate and delineate technology, operating procedure, and production sequence and detail.
* Organise material and complete writing assignments according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.
* Coordinate all phases of the manual processes, from source data, organising and interpreting content, ordering art, and incorporating the parts list.
Education And Experience Requirements
* Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Aeronautical, Mechanical, or Electrical), or another Technical discipline.
* Ability to read, analyse, and interpret technical procedures, manuals, illustrated parts lists, and schematics.
* Ability to write technical manuals, procedure manuals, and service bulletins.
* Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, team members, and customers.
* Numerate with the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
* Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardisation exists.
* Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Flatirons Offers
* Competitive salary
* Flexible working hours, Monday to Friday
* Hybrid working after the training period
* 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
* Company pension scheme and benefits
* Subsidised gym membership
* Rewarding career with the opportunity to gain hands‑on experience, and skills development
* UK office location Derby, Pride Park where training will be undertaken for the first 6 – 9 months.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Flatirons Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to equality of opportunity and encourages applications from individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage, and civil partnership.
Seniority Level
Internship
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries
Technology, Information and Internet
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