Contract Technical Author – Aerospace / UAV 6-month contract | Extension likely | Hybrid (3 days onsite) | Near Salisbury This contract exists because this business is doing something new. You’ll be brought in to create the foundations for how complex UAV platforms are documented, supporting both customers in the field and internal engineering teams as the organisation scales. You’ll work inside a high-performing aerospace SME that designs, builds and manufactures its own aircraft in-house. Engineers, manufacturing and support sit side-by-side, giving you real access to the platform - not just documents and assumptions. What you’ll deliver System Operating and Maintenance Manuals Training courseware and supporting publications Clear, structured documentation aligned to S1000D and STE Practical ways of working so future authoring requests can be delivered with ease Why this contract stands out Greenfield authoring challenge — you’re shaping the approach, not maintaining legacy docs Hands-on access to the platform, with time onsite encouraged Fast decision-making in an SME that prototypes, iterates and improves quickly Standards used properly, where safety, airworthiness and clarity matter What will make you a fit Experience authoring technical publications in aerospace, defence or UAV environments Confident with S1000D, STE and modular documentation...