Job title: Technical Author

Location: Barrow (Non-Subs) – Weapon Systems UK

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: Up to £45,369 (Commensurate with skills and experience)

What you’ll be doing:

• Working on multiple weapon systems platforms, this will involve estimating, managing, and editing the AESPs (Army Equipment Support Publications) Technical Documentation to meet contract requirements.
• Work to be conducted in accordance with all company standards and practices.
• Influence product design by attendance of design reviews.
• Assist in development of Publications/ILS (Integrated Logistics Support) process and toolset to maximise team performance.
• Work in conjunction with/provide support to internal or external Technical Authors.

Your skills and experiences:

• Understanding of Technical Documentation requirements in a Military environment
• AESP Management Systems and processes.
• ILS principles and tailoring to meet project requirements including interfaces with the Publications function.
• Experience with IETM (Interactive Electronic Technical Manual) development, Technical Illustration processes, Desktop publishing and Engineering mark-up

• Knowledge of military organizations.

Benefits:

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual leave incentive.

The Land and Naval Integrated Project Team (IPT)

An opportunity has arisen within the Weapon Systems UK Land and Naval IPT for a Technical Author. In this role you will be supporting existing platforms (4.5” MK.8 MOD 1 Naval Gun, AS90 Self Propelled Howitzer & 105 Light Gun) and the cutting-edge technology platforms of the future battle space.

You will have the chance to develop your support engineering skills in a fast paced highly skilled team, delivering business critical projects whilst maintaining high standards of innovation and creativity.

Working within this small family feel business area, you will also have full support to progress your career within the team and the wider business.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.”

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