Technical Author and Writer

TECHNICAL AUTHOR

Location: Farnborough

Clearance: - SC/NPPV2 Required

 

UNLEASH YOUR POTENTIAL 

Technical Writers are professional information communicators. You will be working as part of the engineering team supporting the Programme.

You will work with the Programme Manager and Chief Engineer to develop both internal and external documents that convey technical and programmatic information in a clear and concise manner. Responsibilities will include working with other Leidos staff (engineering and programme management).

 

Duties will include but not limited to:

• Convert design notes and diagrams into formal documents for internal and external stakeholders.
• Produce internal and external presentation packs based on the designs that have been created.
• Support project managers and technical leads in the production of material to support milestones and review gates.
• Required Skills:
• Able to execute and perform without assistance, and possessing practical experience and applied knowledge across the following areas:
• Excellent Microsoft Word and PowerPoint skills.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Ability to clearly articulate and communicate design and technical concepts in written and verbal forms.
• Ability to produce presentation packs that are tailored for the intended audience.
• An understanding of document configuration control and change management.
• An ability to read other people’s notes and diagrams and convert to a professional format meeting internal quality standards.
• Able to liaise with others to obtain details relevant to the document/presentation being created.

 

Desired Skills:

• An understanding of IT terminology
• Familiarity with Microsoft Visio

 

What we do for you:

At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.

 

• We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
• Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)
• Flexi-Time

 

Commitment to Diversity:

 

We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture.  We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone.  If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.

 

Who We Are:

 

Leidos UK & EUROPE – we work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering and science.

 

Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation.

 

What Makes Us Different:

 

Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world.  You can inspire change.

 

Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team.  We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years.  Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours.          

 

People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future