Senior Technical Author

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About the job

The Customer Documentation Team is responsible for all customer-oriented technical documentation related to our Radar Systems and Command & Control Systems, which are mainly used in the maritime domain. The current team consists of 15 Technical Authors.

As a Senior Technical Author, you develop the technical user documentation for our high-tech products. You collect the technical information, research technical specifications, use the knowledge of specialists from throughout the organization and test the procedures on the actual systems. You write and maintain clear text for the Operator, Maintenance and System Manuals.

What you’ll bring

• You have a bachelor's or master's within the Mechanical / Electrical / IT domain.

• You have a technical background and/or affinity with technology.

• You have at least 5 years of experience as a Technical Author or a similar position

• You have good communication skills, both oral and written.

• You have excellent knowledge of the Dutch and English language, both verbally and in writing.

• Knowledge / experience in the field of STE (Simplified Technical English) is a plus.

• Knowledge and experience in S1000D V3.0 and V4.1 Data Modules (DMs) is a plus.

• You are able to translate difficult concepts into easily understandable information for our end users.

• You are able to lead documentation projects from start to finish.

• You are able to work independently, take initiatives, but also like to work in a team.

• Knowledge of structured data documentation, (XML) and knowledge/experience of CSDB/CMS.

• You are flexible and open to technological changes within your field.

Also

• You should be able to work and think in a structured way with strong analytical skills.

• You should be stress resistant and proactive;

• You are good at organizing and planning and can maintain a helicopter view.

• You would like to live/work in East part of The Netherlands for a high-tech company.

Wherever your passion lies, Thales can help you make the best use of your skills and creativity. As a contractor at Thales, you can expect to experience:

• An interesting job within a team of experts in an international high-tech environment.

• Room for and attention to personal development and personal initiative.

• The opportunity to grow within the organization, whether in a technical, managerial, commercial or international capacity.

• A flexible work environment with a focus on maintaining a good work-life balance.

Thales offers untold opportunities to take part in fascinating projects and overcome ambitious human and technological challenges. As a contractor, you’ll be part of a community of experts bringing together innovations from the bottom of the oceans to the depths of space and cyberspace. Collaborating to find solutions to the biggest challenges in the most difficult conditions.

Drawing on a diversity of expertise, perspectives and cultures, we are able to provide the best possible solutions to our customers. Together, we can harness the extraordinary power of technology to build a future we can all trust.

Randstad, as the EMEA Thales talent acquisition partner, is responsible for finding and contracting talent for the contingent roles at Thales. If you are selected for a role you will be engaged or employed by one of the Randstad recruitment companies in EMEA and will not be an employee of Thales.

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This position offers a one-year contract with the opportunity to transition to a permanent contract at Thales Nederland after the first year.

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