ILS Technical Author

Summary: The role of Integrated Logistic Support (ILS) Technical Author involves developing and maintaining high-quality technical documentation for a UK Government programme related to defence systems. The position requires collaboration with various teams to ensure compliance with government standards and ILS principles. The role is hybrid, requiring remote work with occasional travel to customer sites in the South West of England. The candidate must have proven experience in a relevant environment and strong technical writing skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce, update, and manage technical documentation, including User Manuals, Equipment Manuals, Illustrated Parts Catalogues (IPCs), and Maintenance Instructions in line with Government Standards
• Collaborate with engineering, logistics, and project management teams to gather technical data required for documentation.
• Develop content for Interactive Electronic Technical Publications (IETPs).
• Support the development of Logistic Support Analysis (LSA) outputs and incorporate them into deliverables.
• Participate in ILS reviews, technical publications planning meetings, and assurance activities.
• Ensure all publications meet UK Government JSP standards.
• Maintain Configuration Management (CM) of all technical publications in accordance with programme governance.
• Provide input into training materials and technical briefs where required.

Key Skills:

• Proven experience as a Technical Author in a Government, Defence or aerospace environment
• Understanding of ILS principles, including LSA, LCC (Life Cycle Costing), R&M (Reliability & Maintainability).
• Proficiency in document control and configuration management systems (eg, Windchill, DOORS, Teamcenter).
• Strong written communication and editorial skills, with a sharp attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical data.

Salary (Rate): £550.00

City: South West

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Other