Technical Author - Aerospace (Contract, Outside IR35)

Job description

AEROSPACE - Technical Author Contract - 6 Months (OUTSIDE IR35)

We are seeking an experienced Technical Author to support the development, certification, manufacture, and ongoing support of aerospace products. The role focuses on producing and maintaining high-quality technical documentation across the full engineering lifecycle, ensuring alignment with aerospace standards and regulatory expectations.

This position requires hands-on collaboration with engineering and programme teams and is fully onsite due to the nature of the work.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Documentation

• Create and maintain structured, accurate technical documentation, including:

-Engineering requirements and specifications

-Design descriptions and technical reports

-Verification documentation, including test plans, procedures, and reports

• Convert complex engineering data into clear, well-organised technical content suitable for multiple stakeholders

Engineering Collaboration

• Work closely with engineers and project teams to gather, review, and validate technical information
• Actively challenge and clarify content to ensure technical accuracy and completeness

Standards, Compliance & Certification

• Ensure documentation complies with relevant aerospace standards and regulatory requirements
• Support certification activities, customer reviews, audits, and formal assessments
• Maintain traceability between requirements, design outputs, and verification evidence

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Technical Author / Technical Writer within the aerospace sector
• Strong ability to understand and document complex engineering systems
• Excellent written English with meticulous attention to detail
• Experience managing controlled documentation and versioning
• Confident working with multidisciplinary technical teams in a regulated environment

Desirable Experience

• Experience working to aerospace documentation standards
• Familiarity with certification, compliance, and verification documentation
• Background documenting requirements, specifications, and test evidence
• Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, or software-based systems

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Greater Bristol Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-02-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English