Technical Documentation Specialist

About the role

Imagine this. You are building the technical documentation that keeps advanced aerospace systems operating safely, efficiently, and throughout their entire lifecycle. As our Technical Documentation / S1000D Specialist, you will become the reference point for technical publications across multiple defense and aerospace programs, ensuring that every manual, maintenance procedure, and technical publication meets the highest industry standards. From implementing S1000D methodologies to supporting Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals and technical data governance, your work will directly support engineers, operators, customers, and mission success.

At Destinus, we are revolutionizing the defense industry with cutting-edge Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). Our innovative technologies are designed to meet the unique demands of modern defense operations, delivering unparalleled speed, precision, and cost effectiveness. Destinus partners with government agencies and defense organizations worldwide to provide advanced solutions for mission-critical operations, enabling a new era of efficiency and technological superiority. Join us in shaping the future of defense with groundbreaking aerospace innovations.

Working closely with Engineering, Configuration Management, Integrated Logistics Support, and Program teams, you will help establish and continuously improve our technical publications capability while contributing to the development of documentation processes that support products from design through operational service.

What You’ll Do

• Develop, maintain, and manage technical documentation following S1000D standards.
• Establish and continuously improve the company's technical publications capability.
• Create and maintain operator manuals, maintenance manuals, illustrated parts catalogues, and other technical publications.
• Manage documentation updates, revisions, and change control throughout the product lifecycle.
• Ensure consistency between engineering data, configuration baselines, and technical documentation.
• Support the implementation and management of Common Source Databases and technical authoring environments.
• Review, validate, and verify documentation produced by internal teams and external suppliers.
• Collaborate with Engineering, ILS, and Configuration Management teams to ensure technical accuracy.
• Support customer reviews, audits, qualification activities, and documentation acceptance processes.
• Contribute to engineering change management and configuration control activities.
• Develop and improve documentation standards, procedures, and best practices.