Senior Technical Author

This job has now expired please search on the home page to find live IT Jobs.

Senior Technical Author

Would you like to play a key role in the production and maintenance of electronic Technical Documentation (TD)/Handbooks? We currently have a vacancy for a Senior Technical Author at our site in New Malden.

As a Senior Technical Author, you will be supporting the operation and maintenance of Combat Management Systems (CMS) and equipment for Naval Ships projects.

This role will provide you with the chance to develop your authoring skills and produce electronic/interactive handbooks that will engage internal and external stakeholders.

Your main responsibilities as a Senior Technical Author will involve:

Planning and agreeing TD/Handbook programmes and deliverables with projects and the Technical Publications Manager

Producing project TD/Handbook deliverables, reporting to the CMS1 Technical Publications Manager

Proactively developing close working relationships with project teams to ensure timely availability of requisite source information for the production of TD

Ensuring that the TD includes the necessary safety and security procedures to ensure that equipment can be operated and maintained in a safe and secure manner.

Ensuring adequate monitoring and reporting of tasks to support effective management and execution of the TD Programmes.

Supporting Bids/Estimating tasks

The role may require occasional travel within the UK.

Your skills and qualifications:

Essential:

Good IT and literacy skills relevant to Technical Documentation production.

Experience in one or more of the following:

Conversant with the requirements of ASD S1000D standards for the production of electronic Technical Documentation (TD)

Experience of SGML/XML data module production in a Common Source Database (CSDB) environment

A proven record of authoring TD/Handbooks to support operation and maintenance of complex

electronic systems

Desirable:

Experience of Interactive Electronic Technical Publication (IETP) production

Experience of Graphics application packages (e.g. - IsoDraw, Photoshop, Paintshop)

Experience of Common Source Data Base (CSDB) authoring environments (Arbortext, Eagle EPS)

Experience of the 'Trilogi' application toolset, used to produce and view Interactive Electronic Technical Publications (IETPs)

Hardware Engineering background/knowledge

Knowledge of legacy publication standards (e.g. Def Stans 00-60 and 02-40).

Candidate will typically have a STEM related degree (science, technology, engineering, maths) ORwill have equivalent experience with another employer

What we're looking for in you:

You will be a methodical thinker, with a natural ability for problem-solving and using your initiative.

You will also possess excellent verbal and written communication skills

Location: New Malden

Salary: Competitve

Benefits: Our employees receive an excellent benefits package which includes a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. We also offer a range of additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and many local and national employee discounts. Some employees may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

BAE Systems

BAE Systems is one of the world's leading global defence, security and aerospace companies. We work at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries.

Maritime Naval Ships

We design and build a full range of naval ships, giving customers the capability to fulfil extensive naval operations. We also develop and integrate state of the art combat systems for the surface fleet, equipping customers with the best possible information to operate effectively in modern naval environments. We are committed to creating solutions that protect and strengthen nations, commerce, communities and people. That's work that inspires us. That's BAE Systems.

You will find we offer a wealth of career options. From offshore patrol vessels through to Type 26 Global Combat Ship and QE Class aircraft carriers, the projects you'll be involved with are exciting and challenging and will form the backbone of the Royal Navy for decades to come.

BAE Systems is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community which are currently under-represented at BAE Systems, including women, BAME and applicants with disabilities. Please note we will not use any personal information relating to your background at any stage of the application process.

Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and/or your place of birth may limit those roles that you can perform for the organisation.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we sometimes close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for a role with BAE Systems.