Technical Author

Fareham
6 days ago
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Introduction

Saab UK is a British company that is part of Saab Group's global high-technology operations. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space and civil security. In the UK, we bring together the best of Swedish and British innovation and engineering to provide our customers with products and solutions that push boundaries for what is considered technically possible. Our mission is to help our customers to keep people and society safe.

As part of the global entity Saab AB, Saab UK combines the innovative spirit of a start-up with the resources and expertise of a larger corporation. Across the country, we have seven principal sites which focus on software engineering, AI swarming drones, underwater robotics, training services and radars. Globally, we number over 24,000 employees and have operations on all continents. Technologically, we are leaders in many areas and we reinvest a high proportion of our earnings in internal research and development. We collaborate with colleagues around the world who all share our challenge - to make the world a safer place.

Saab is a company with opportunities, a company where we see diversity as an asset and where you have both considerable responsibility as well as good opportunities for advancing in your career. Additionally, Saab is a company that respects each person's needs for a rewarding life beyond work.

The Role:

This role is part of our Sensor Systems Radar Business in Fareham.

Saab UK are recruiting for a number of ILS roles from a variety of backgrounds and skillsets.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Author to work in a close-knit team, the candidate will primarily responsible for producing and maintaining system technical manuals to a recognised international standard. You will produce high quality technical publications for a wide variety of equipment to a varied customer base within the Defence sector.

Specifically, you will:

Analyse, define and create technical publications to military specifications.

Be responsible for the production and maintenance of customer-focused Technical Documentation.

Produce and maintain product data sheets, service bulletins, and control documents and drawings used in technical manuals.

Produce and distribute Engineering Advice Notes in accordance with Saab quality standards.

Assist with training sessions at Saab facilities, customer sites, and remotely via digital platforms.

Be amenable to regular national and international travel.

Collaborate with the Training and Product Information Team to design and develop training programmes, and assist with the training of new staff on Saab UK products.

Provide accurate and concise progress reports on request.

Work within budget and to a pre-defined delivery schedule.

Communicate with customers, engineers and SMEs, developing knowledge to create technical documentation.

Keep up to date with prevailing documentation standards and practices.

Adhere to internal processes and procedures.

Qualifications & Experience:

Essential -

Proven track record of developing and producing technical documentation for electronic-based systems.

Proficiency in using single-source authoring software, and familiar with online learning authoring tools.

Familiarity with the S1000D standard, the international specification for technical publications using a common source database.

Competency in Microsoft applications.

Desirable -

Experience with sensor or radar systems or similar.

Hold a recognised Training qualification.

Proficiency in producing digital media for training purposes.

Familiarity with graphic design and 3D rendering software.

General Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

Work efficiently and professionally within the team and company.

Maintain professionalism when interacting with customers.

Undertake any other duties within competence as required by the Manager/Team Leader.

By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview

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