SR2 | Socially Responsible Recruitment | Certified B Corporation
Technical Author
Technical Author at SR2 | Socially Responsible Recruitment | Certified B Corporation, based in Salisbury, South West. This is a contract role with hybrid working.
- Pay
- Not given by the employer
- Hours and contract
- Contract · Hybrid
- Location
- Salisbury, South West
- Closing date
- Sector
- Content Writer
Reference 639522308964232001
About the role
Contract Technical Author – Aerospace / UAV
6-month contract | Extension likely | Hybrid (3 days onsite) | Near Salisbury
This contract exists because this business is doing something new.
You’ll be brought in to create the foundations for how complex UAV platforms are documented, supporting both customers in the field and internal engineering teams as the organisation scales.
You’ll work inside a high-performing aerospace SME that designs, builds and manufactures its own aircraft in-house. Engineers, manufacturing and support sit side-by-side, giving you real access to the platform - not just documents and assumptions.
What you’ll deliver
- System Operating and Maintenance Manuals
- Training courseware and supporting publications
- Clear, structured documentation aligned to S1000D and STE
- Practical ways of working so future authoring requests can be delivered with ease
Why this contract stands out
- Greenfield authoring challenge — you’re shaping the approach, not maintaining legacy docs
- Hands-on access to the platform, with time onsite encouraged
- Fast decision-making in an SME that prototypes, iterates and improves quickly
- Standards used properly, where safety, airworthiness and clarity matter
What will make you a fit
- Experience authoring technical publications in aerospace, defence or UAV environments
- Confident with S1000D, STE and modular documentation
- Comfortable working independently and close to engineering teams
- Eligible for Security Clearance (or already hold it)
- Initial 6 months, strong likelihood of extension to 12
- Hybrid working: 3 days onsite, flexible hours
- Day rate open to discussion — the right expertise is the priority
Apply to this advert for immediate consideration.
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Reference: 639522308964232001 · Posted 2 hours ago · Closes 15 Dec 2026 · Listed via SR2 | Socially Responsible Recruitment | Certified B Corporation
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