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Ipswich
Technical author
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Technical Author Location: Remote work within UK Salary: Competitive, DOE Benefits Hours: Open to Full Time and Part Time Benefits include: • Company Pension scheme • Private Medical Insurance • Life Assurance • 23 days Holiday, plus Bank holidays – Increasing to 25 days • Employee Assistance Programmes • Benefit Hub discounts Sonovision UK is a leading provider of Engineering Support Services to clients. Our experts help our clients in the Energy, Aerospace, Military and Commercial Sectors achieve time-to-market objectives and cost goals. The Role: We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Author with a specialism in Avionics to join our Technical Publications team. In this role, you will be responsible for creating, updating, and managing high-quality technical documentation for complex avionics systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements. Main Roles and Responsibilities: • Develop, write, and edit technical manuals, user guides, installation instructions, and maintenance documentation for avionics systems. • Interpret engineering data, system specifications, and design documentation to produce accurate and user-friendly content. • Collaborate closely with avionics engineers, system designers, and subject matter experts to gather and verify technical information. • Ensure documentation complies with applicable aerospace standards (e.g., ASD S1000D, ATA iSpec 2200, or MIL-STD). • Manage and update content within Content Management Systems (CMS) and authoring tools, maintaining consistency across deliverables. • Participate in Integrated Logistic Support (ILS) and product lifecycle activities as they pertain to documentation. • Conduct peer reviews and maintain quality control procedures for all published materials. • Support certification efforts by providing documentation required for airworthiness and regulatory submissions. Candidate specification: Essential: • Proven experience as a Technical Author or Technical Writer within the aerospace or defence sector. • Strong understanding of avionics systems and related technologies (navigation, communication, flight control, etc.). • Familiarity with standards such as ASD S1000D, ATA iSpec 2200, or other applicable military/civil aviation documentation formats. • Proficiency in technical authoring tools such as Arbortext, FrameMaker, Oxygen XML Editor, or similar. • Ability to interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and schematics. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team. Desirable: • Degree or formal training in Aerospace Engineering, Avionics, Technical Communication, or related field. • Experience with SGML/XML authoring and content management systems. • Familiarity with DEF STANs, DO-178/254, or other relevant regulatory frameworks. • Knowledge of human factors and usability principles in documentation. If you have the skills and ambition to succeed in this role, click ‘APPLY’ and submit your CV for consideration. No agencies please

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