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 clearance
Salary/Rate: £30,000 – £60,000
Overview
We 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 electronics or communications/networking domains
- 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 and 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 Profile
- 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
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 clearance
Salary/Rate: £30,000 – £60,000
Overview
We 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 electronics or communications/networking domains
- 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 and 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 Profile
- 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
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