Technical Communicator – where technology meets clear communication!

BAE Systems Bofors AB · Full-time

Lagergrens Gata 4, Karlstad, Sweden

BAE Systems Bofors works to strengthen Sweden's defense capabilities and those of our partner nations worldwide. We do this by developing, producing, and selling the world's most advanced defense materiel. BAE Systems Bofors' operations span along Sweden's entire defense and security corridor, with approximately 850 employees located in Karlstad, Karlskoga, and Örebro. The company is part of one of the world's largest defense industry groups, BAE Systems, with over 100,000 employees. This gives us unique opportunities to combine our long tradition of local expertise with world-leading international experience. Making complex technology clear Are you technically curious, enjoy writing, and have the ability to make the complex understandable? We are now looking for a technical communicator who wants to help ensure that our advanced products and systems receive technical documentation with the same high quality and precision as the technology behind them. In this role, you'll work close to both the product and the people behind it. You collaborate with various technical experts and become an important link between technical information and the users and customers who need to understand it. About the job As a technical communicator, you work with creating, developing, and quality-assuring technical product documentation within our projects and product support assignments. This could include, for example, instruction and repair manuals, spare parts catalogs, training materials, and other technical publications. You work closely with engineers, product managers, and other functions to gather and understand technical materials and translate them into clear, accurate, and usable documentation. The role also includes clear coordination responsibilities. You plan and oversee documentation deliveries within your area and coordinate your own and others' work prior to delivery. Through reviews and feedback from users, you also contribute to continuously improving the quality of both the documentation and our working methods. You will, among other things: Create and maintain technical product documentation within projects and product support assignments. Work with, for example, instruction and repair manuals, spare parts catalogs, and training materials. Review and edit technical documentation to ensure quality, accuracy, and consistency. Collaborate with technical functions to gather and quality-assure information. Plan and coordinate documentation deliveries within your area of responsibility. Lead and oversee your own and others' work prior to deliveries. Capture user feedback and contribute to continuous improvements. Qualifications We are looking for someone who has: Education in technology, communication, or an equivalent field. Experience with publication development and technical documentation, or alternatively a technical background combined with strong documentation skills. Strong ability to understand technical concepts and translate them into clear and accessible text. Excellent written communication skills. Very good knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written. Ability to plan, lead, and coordinate work. As a person, you are meticulous and quality-conscious while being flexible and solution-oriented. You enjoy working with many different contacts, take responsibility for driving your work forward, and have the ability to create structure even when multiple deliveries are underway in parallel. Information and application We use continuous selection in this recruitment process, which means the position may be filled before the advertisement period ends. Therefore, do not delay in submitting your application! Apply for the role by clicking HERE! This position involves work in a security-sensitive operation and requires approved security vetting according to Chapter 1, Section 3 of the Security Protection Act (2018:585). Where applicable, certain citizenship requirements may also apply. Location: Karlskoga, Örebro, or Karlstad Start: By agreement If you have questions about the position, please feel free to contact: Patrik Sjöberg Uulas, Section Manager ILS, 0586–733088 Linda Axäng, HR Consultant, [email protected] Working with us: BAE Systems Bofors is part of a large global group, which creates excellent opportunities to work in an international environment. Your colleagues are not only in Sweden but also in countries such as the USA and the United Kingdom. Together we are BAE Systems. At BAE Systems Bofors, you have the opportunity to grow and develop in a stimulating work environment where we invest in both your personal and professional development. You receive a thorough introduction and ongoing support from a dedicated mentor. We offer generous flexible working hours and preventive health initiatives such as health assessments and occupational health services. As a permanent employee, you also benefit from several benefits, including stock programs, fitness allowances, and parental leave. We also arrange valued social activities and offer access to a modern and well-equipped gym. We are proud of our family-like atmosphere where professionalism and community go hand in hand. Here we see and support each other and create a workplace where expertise, development, and relationships work together. At BAE Systems Bofors, you become part of an innovative and professional company that makes a real difference. Trade union representatives Fredrik Thuvander, Akademikerföreningen, 0586-733 362 Ulf Johansson, Unionen, 0586-733 357 We look forward to receiving your application!