Job Description
Job Title: Technical Author (Electronics / Communications & Networking)Location: 4–5 days onsite (UK secure site)Engagement Type: Permanent Clearance: Must be eligible and willing to undergo eDV clearanceSalary/Rate: £30,000 – £60,000 OverviewWe are supporting a highly secure UK government programme and are looking to engage two Technical Authors to meet growing demand for technical documentation capability.We are particularly interested in individuals with a background in:
* Electronics systems, or
* Communications & networking technologies
Candidates must be willing and eligible to undergo Enhanced DV (eDV) clearance as part of the role.Key Responsibilities
* Produce clear, accurate, and structured technical documentation for complex systems
* Translate engineering concepts (electronics / comms / networking) into user-friendly materials
* Collaborate with engineers and SMEs to capture and document system functionality
* Maintain and manage documentation
* Create technical diagrams and illustrations
* Track and manage workload
* Work autonomously—proactively identifying tasks and driving delivery
* Ensure documentation meets programme and security standards
Required Experience & Skills
* Experience as a Technical Author within defence, government, or highly regulated environments
* Strong understanding of either:
o Electronics, OR
o Communications / networking
* Ability to work independently and engage effectively with technical stakeholders
* Must be eligible for UK eDV clearance (UK national, suitable background, willing to undergo vetting)
Desirable Experience
* Background within MOD / defence programmes (e.g. DE&S experience)
* Degree qualified in Electronics, Communications, or a related discipline
* Ex-Forces candidates, particularly from Royal Signals,
* Experience working in secure environments
* Local to the Cheltenham area
Working Pattern
* Predominantly onsite (4–5 days per week due to security requirements)
* Some flexibility for low-side/offline documentation work where appropriate
Candidate ProfileThis role would suit someone who:
* Is proactive and self-sufficient
* Can operate comfortably in secure, structured environments
* Enjoys translating complex technical concepts into clear documentation
* Has either strong domain expertise or a solid technical foundation with the ability to learn qui