Technical Editor / ILS (m/f/d)

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:

• 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)