Salary: £30,000 - 55,000 per year Requirements: Technical Publications specifications e.g. S1000D 4.1, Def Stan 00-601 Data Module authoring to an S1000D 4.1 standard Knowledge of Standard Numbering Systems Population and maintenance of a Data Module Requirements List (DMRL) Proficient in technical authoring processes and techniques using industry proprietary software tools, preferably EAGLE LSAR and EAGLE Publishing System Experience with XML Data Module technical authoring using EAGLE xml editor or industry equivalent Understanding of Technical Publications/IETP/CSDB Configuration Management processes Responsibilities: Request, gather and assess the required source logistic information from equipment suppliers to inform the required technical publications Undertake Maintenance Task Analysis (MTA) on electronic computing and communication systems including an array of radios and masts Author Data modules from the MTA and other publications including operating procedures and training material, which will include technical drawings Liaise with the Training Team to assist with training content Assist in the creation and maintenance of the Data Modules Requirements List Author new and update the full suite of descriptive, procedural, and IPD data modules to populate the Common Source Database (CSDB) Proofread and review Data Modules produced by other team members using the CSDB workflow Produce new IETPs using trilogi software for customer delivery Provide general assistance with other ILS and LSA tasks Technologies: Support XML Marketing More: At Certain Advantage, we are hiring for a Technical Author on a 6-month contract, based in Christchurch, Dorset, where you will work 3 days a week onsite and 2 days remotely. We are collaborating with a global engineering and professional-services company that offers technology, infrastructure, defense, and mission-support solutions for governments and industries worldwide. If youre looking for a role that allows you to make an impactful contribution and advance your career, we are here to help you find it. last updated 12 week of 2026