Technical Author

Join Our Latest Project – Technical Author (Aerospace / Defence)

CMC are supporting a leading engineering organisation in the aerospace sector and are looking for an experienced Technical Author to support the development of critical maintenance documentation for advanced products.

You’ll be working on a high-priority programme focused on delivering Component Maintenance Manuals (CMMs) in line with iSpec 2200 standards, supporting both ongoing and upcoming product releases.

This project can be completed remotely and will fall inside of IR35. This will be a 12 month project.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Creating and maintaining CMMs and technical publications
• Interpreting engineering drawings, CAD data, and source analysis
• Translating complex technical information into clear, structured procedures
• Supporting Illustrated Parts Lists (IPL) and generating technical illustrations
• Working within Structured FrameMaker (with Micon plugin) environments
• Collaborating with engineering and maintenance teams to define procedures

What We’re Looking For

• Strong background in technical authoring within aerospace, aviation, or defence
• Ability to confidently interpret engineering drawings and technical data
• Experience with iSpec 2200 / technical publication standards
• Familiarity with Structured FrameMaker
• Understanding of Simplified Technical English (STE)
• Experience producing or supporting illustrations for manuals (highly desirable)
• A proactive, self-starting mindset with strong collaboration skills

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-impact programme where your expertise will directly support the delivery of safety-critical documentation.

If you’re interested, apply below or get in touch to learn more.

CMC provide expert engineering solutions on an international capacity for advanced engineering projects. Established in 2016, we set out our mission to be the best service-driven consulting business in global STEM markets, and after rapid growth in just a few years, we’re already delivering true expertise to major technology brands and leading companies around the world.

As we expand our reach and take on new projects, we have assignments available for experienced engineering professionals to join our consultancy and deliver the expert solutions and high level of service we’re known for across multiple ventures.

By partnering with CMC you get the chance to work with some of the world’s leading technology specialists. From our global offices we support you with each new project, providing a complete scope of work definition ahead of any engagement so you know exactly what’s required by the assignment before you land on-site. As projects are completed, we continue to support you by securing your next opportunity from our global network of leading technology companies.

No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of experience, and we confirm that we are happy to accept applications from persons of any experience for this role.