Technical Author

Eaton Wimborne

Located in Wimborne, Dorset, Eaton's Aerospace division is a global leader in aerospace fuel systems, renowned for delivering fully integrated solutions for both fixed and rotary-wing aircraft.

Our Wimborne facility specialises in cutting-edge air-to-air refuelling systems, advanced refuelling probes, air-to-air and air-to-ground launch systems utilising both pneumatic and pyrotechnic ejection technologies, as well as a range of Defensive Aids Sub-Systems.

With over 80 years of industry experience, we are recognised as the world's leading provider of air-to-air refuelling systems, offering fifth-generation solutions to Air Forces worldwide.

Our legacy of innovation and technical excellence sets us apart as the most advanced air-to-air refuelling supplier on the global stage.

What you'll do:

• Generate, maintain and update accurate, engaging, user friendly documentation for our Air-to-Air Refuelling and Weapons Carriage & Release systems that adhere to EATON MSD guidelines and standards. Documentation and Service Bulletins created will also be expected to comply with applicable customer contract requirements and international technical authoring specifications.
• Work as part of a Technical Publications/ILS team
• Produce, edit and maintain technical documents, to meet customer and contract requirements, including Equipment Maintenance and Operation manuals, Data Modules,
• Component Maintenance Manuals, Service Bulletins & Information Letters
• Ensure all technical documentation is produced to required quality, timeframes, authoring specifications and standards including review of material authored by other technical publishers/writers and outsource vendor partners
• Complete technical verification and validation of source documentation with subject matter experts, internal or external partners and developers to validate content for use in technical publications
• Interface with subject matter experts to produce and maintain current documentation where required."

Qualifications:

• GCSE at a minimum, A-levels preferred
• 7 years of experience in Aerospace technical authoring or ILS

Skills:

• Competent in Simplified Technical English, iSpec2200, S1000D
• Teamwork, English language skills

The successful applicant will be in contact with US ITAR controlled technology, goods, and information. As a condition of employment, employees with access to US ITAR controlled technology and goods may be required to undergo an additional screening process as part of the recruitment process.

All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates' privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.

Client-provided location(s): Ferndown, United Kingdom

Job ID: Eaton-71069Wimborne

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-08-14T19:16:50