The Role
We are supporting a leading engineering organisation delivering advanced satellite ground station solutions to military end users.
This role combines technical documentation with a strong focus on configuration management, ensuring that all documentation aligns with controlled system baselines and approved engineering changes within a regulated defence environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and maintain operating documentation for satellite ground stations supplied to military customers
* Translate technical input from engineering teams into structured documentation in line with defined customer standards and specifications
* Ensure all documentation is aligned with approved system baselines and configuration status
Support configuration management activities by:
* Maintaining document version control and traceability
* Supporting change management processes (engineering changes, document updates, baseline releases)
* Ensuring consistency between system configuration and associated documentation
* Coordinate and organise system test runs to validate documentation against the current configuration baseline
Prepare and edit documentation covering:
* System descriptions
* Functional and operational procedures
* Maintenance concepts
* Extended functional testing
* Edit and manage drawing set documentation in alignment with configuration standards
* Collaborate with external service providers and customers to ensure accurate conversion of controlled documentation into electronic formats
Your Profile
* Degree in Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or comparable qualification within Integrated Logistics Support (ILS), Technical Documentation, or Configuration Management
* Proven experience as a Technical Editor within operator documentation and/or drawing set documentation
* Practical experience working within configuration-controlled environments
* Understanding of configuration management principles (baseline management, change control, document traceability)
* Familiarity with S1000D standards is advantageous
* Experience working with military or defence customers is highly desirable
* Strong communication skills, quality-driven mindset, and ability to work cross-functionally
* Fluent German and English (written and spoken)