Full-Time

Information Developer

General Dynamics UK

General Dynamics UK

201-500 employees

UK defense contractor delivering C4I, AFV

Compensation Overview

CA$68k - CA$88k/yr

Ottawa, ON, Canada

Hybrid

Category
Content & Writing (1)
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in English, Communications, Technical/Professional Writing, or related field, or equivalent associated experience
  • 3+ years of experience in the development and delivery of operations or maintenance documentation for complex systems or complex information technology products
  • Ability to synthesize complex technical data into concise end user publications
  • Knowledge of technical documentation development processes
  • Ability to work effectively as a member of a cross-functional team
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks independently
  • Eligibility to work in Canada and ability to obtain and maintain Canadian government security clearance
Responsibilities
  • Developing comprehensive and accurate technical content for complex hardware and software systems
  • Reviewing engineering data and interviewing Subject Matter Experts to gain an understanding of system features, functions, operating parameters, and limitations
  • Analyzing supplier technical content and adapting this in the context of customer requirements, system design and development, operating and maintenance environments, and the needs of the operational community
  • Working with engineers and technical SMEs to produce required outputs related to operation and maintenance tasks
  • Tracking system problem reports and working with SMEs to disposition those that have an impact on end user documentation
  • Validating technical content, coordinating reviews, and dispositioning feedback
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams (e.g. product management, engineering, customer support, etc.) and the customer
  • Reviewing requirements in various requirements tools and turn into actionable tasks
  • Other tasks as assigned
Desired Qualifications
  • Familiarity with documentation tools such as MadCap Flare, Arbortext Editor, Adobe FrameMaker, or similar
  • Experience working in a multi-discipline engineering team environment
  • Experience working with Canadian Forces Technical Orders (CFTO)
  • Experience working with aircraft avionic systems

General Dynamics UK delivers defence technology and services to the UK MoD, including C4I communications, Armoured Fighting Vehicle capability, and avionics systems. Its products work by designing and integrating end-to-end defence systems that plan, deploy, manage and monitor battlefield information, with systems like Bowman, EvO, AJAX, and aircraft avionics. The company differentiates itself through long-standing MoD collaboration combined with in-house design and manufacturing to deliver large, end-to-end programs from a UK base in South Wales. Its goal is to equip the UK Armed Forces with reliable, integrated communications, combat-vehicle, and avionics systems for current operations and future capability programs.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Blackwood, United Kingdom

Founded

1962

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • AJAX production continues at Merthyr Tydfil despite investigations.
  • Full operating capability planned by end of 2029 per Minister Pollard.
  • 185 of 589 AJAX vehicles delivered, meeting contractual requirements.

What critics are saying

  • Ajax delays from noise, vibration issues erode MoD trust in 3-6 months.
  • BAE Systems undercuts on land contracts post-Ajax in 12-24 months.
  • MoD cancels Ajax tranche 1 over £1.2B overruns in 18-24 months.

What makes General Dynamics UK unique

  • General Dynamics UK delivers AJAX vehicles replacing British Army reconnaissance fleet.
  • Supplies Bowman tactical communications as key MoD land partner.
  • Leads MoD R&D in software electronics, avionics, command systems.

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