Engineering Technical Author

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Glasgow, City of Glasgow, Scotland, GBR
In-Office
Mid level
Aerospace
The Role
Produce and maintain high-quality technical documentation for design, operation, maintenance and safety of engineering assets. Translate complex engineering data into clear user documentation, manage templates, version control and configuration management, and collaborate with engineering, safety and project teams to ensure compliance and document control.
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Engineering Technical Author

A career at KBR can change the world — and change your life. If you’re ready, let’s get started.

The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.

Are you an experienced Technical Author with an engineering background looking to support complex, safety-critical infrastructure projects?

This is an opportunity to play a key role in the development and maintenance of technical documentation that supports the safe design, operation and maintenance of critical engineering assets within a highly regulated environment.

You will work closely with engineering, safety and project teams to produce clear, accurate and compliant technical documentation that supports the lifecycle management of infrastructure and associated systems.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Technical Author, you will:

  • Develop, maintain and assure high-quality technical documentation supporting the design, operation, maintenance and safety of Structures, Systems and Components (SSCs).

  • Translate complex engineering and technical information into clear, concise and user-friendly documentation for operators, maintainers and other stakeholders.

  • Support the development and management of document templates, authoring standards and guidance documentation.

  • Collaborate with engineering, design, safety and project teams to gather, validate and structure technical information.

  • Ensure documentation is maintained in accordance with quality, configuration management and document control requirements.

  • Manage document revisions and version control to maintain accuracy and compliance.

  • Promote a strong safety and security culture at all times.

What We're Looking For

  • Experience in technical authoring within an engineering, defence, manufacturing, industrial or similarly regulated environment.

  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, technical specifications and other engineering data.

  • Strong written communication skills with exceptional attention to detail.

  • Experience working with document management, configuration management and version control processes.

  • Knowledge of technical documentation standards and structured authoring principles.

Location

This role is mostly remote with occasional visits to site.

Security Requirements

SC Clearance

Due to the secure nature of this project, restrictions in relation to UK residency and nationality will apply.

KBR Benefits & More

Belong. Connect. Grow.

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow.

Join Our Talent Community!

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Skills Required

  • Experience in technical authoring within an engineering, defence, manufacturing, industrial or similarly regulated environment
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, technical specifications and other engineering data
  • Strong written communication skills with exceptional attention to detail
  • Experience working with document management, configuration management and version control processes
  • Knowledge of technical documentation standards and structured authoring principles
  • SC Clearance (UK security clearance) or eligibility for SC

KBR, Inc Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about KBR, Inc and has not been reviewed or approved by KBR, Inc.

  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage includes medical, dental, and vision plans, supplemented by life insurance, mental wellness resources, and a resilience program. Multiple plan options and added wellbeing tools bolster the core offering.
  • Retirement Support Retirement programs feature a 401(k) with employer matching contributions alongside additional savings options. An Employee Stock Purchase Plan complements long‑term financial benefits.
  • Flexible Benefits Work-life programs provide flexible schedules with options for part-time, remote, and “superflex” arrangements coordinated with managers. These flexible arrangements help tailor benefits to role and personal needs.

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The Company
Belfast
22,677 Employees

What We Do

KBR, Inc. is an American engineering, procurement, and construction company, formerly a subsidiary of Halliburton.

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