Technical Publication EngineerLR08

Say HI* to our Technical Author role

Within the Supportability Engineering team, we are urgently looking for a skilled Technical Author IT to strengthen the team. The Supportability Engineering team comprises 60 domain experts and is responsible for the definition, development, implementation, and training of ILS (Integrated Logistic Support) for Radar Systems and Command & Control Systems. The team includes the following disciplines: Logistics & Maintenance Engineering, Customer Documentation, Customer Training, Obsolescence Management, and ILS Management.

About the job

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

• As a Technical Author IT, you will develop technical user documentation for our high-tech products.

• You will gather technical information, explore functionality from the user’s perspective, leverage expertise from specialists throughout the organization, and validate the documentation on the actual systems.

• You will write and maintain clear and well-formulated texts for Operator, Maintenance, and System Manuals.

What you’ll bring

If you are a creative, open, flexible team player with great communication skills in fluent Dutch and English, then you might be the person we are looking for.

• You hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in IT (or a related field).

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

• You have at least 3 years of experience as a Technical Author or in a similar role.

• Knowledge and experience with ASD S1000D specification/Data Modules (DMs) is an advantage.

• You have knowledge and experience in agile software development.

• You can translate complex concepts into easily understandable information for our (end) customers.

• You can manage documentation projects from start to finish.

• Knowledge of structured data, such as XML, and knowledge/experience with CSDB/CMS is a plus.

What you’ll gain:

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.

About Thales

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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