The RoleAs a Technical Author, you will be responsible for the preparation of a range of technical documentation in support of QTS’s (QinetiQ Target Systems) product range and assisting our Field Services Team to provide conformity and procedural documentation.

Day-to-day, you’ll provide documentation delivery, within priorities set by the Technical Publications Manager. This will include preparation of illustrated parts catalogues, maintenance manuals, operating manuals and training materials, covering both electrical and mechanical systems.

This role lies within our QinetiQ Target Systems (QTS) Engineering Team.

• Your responsibilities will include:Preparing presentation material and supporting the Training Material Developer
• Generating original graphics, including photographs and CAD images, for use in technical publications
• General documentation support to departments and projects
• Working closely with the Field Services Team to assist with the creation of conformity and procedural documents, across a wide customer base
• Maintaining a good working knowledge of QTS products

• Essential experience of the Technical Author:You will have experience in technical publications, ideally gained within an engineering environment
• Understanding of CAD systems and the manipulation of CAD Models for presentation into documentation
• Your work methods should be well-structured and documented, and you need to have the ability to develop documentations with customer user focus and lateral thinking
• Delivering documentation within tight timescales
• Creative, pragmatic and self-driven with the ability to work unsupervised

• Essential qualifications for the Technical Author:Possessing an Aeronautical, Mechanical or Electronic Engineering qualification

We value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.

This role is 37 hours per week based at our Ashford site with a minimum average site attendance of three days per week.

QinetiQ operates state-of-the-art facilities across the UK that focus on defence, security and technology innovation. These facilities enable QinetiQ to conduct a wide range of research, testing and development activities that support both military and civilian applications helping to advance technology and support national security.

Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Our Recruitment Process:At QinetiQ we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible and welcoming workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that a diverse mix of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences drives innovation and leads to better outcomes for our people, customers and communities. We encourage applications from all candidates and are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing internal_recruitment@qinetiq.com. One of our recruitment team will contact you.

Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed, applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which means factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.