Technical Author

Job description

Technical Author

Would you like to work on the Type 45 project supplying the documentation to support the most cutting edge and latest Navy ship? We currently have a vacancy for a Technical Author at our site in Filton, Bristol.

As a Technical Author, you will be part of the Type 45 COM, within the ILS sub-team. The Type 45 COM is responsible for the in-service support for all Type 45 ships.

The Technical Documentation Team are part of Integrated Logistic Support (ILS), and they are responsible for creating and managing the T45 Interactive Electronic Technical Manual (IETM) for all systems and equipment on board the T45 ships, including combat systems, weapons, platform systems).

Your main responsibilities as a Technical Author will involve:

Authoring S1000D standard Standard Generalized Mark-up Language (SGML) Data Modules

Preparing documents in Portable Document Module (PDF) format

Undertaking reviews of OEM documentation deliveries to ensure they comply with T45 ‘Business Rules'

Investigating and responding to technical documentation queries received from the Royal Navy via the ILS Helpdesk

Producing T45 IETMs which hold all of the T45 Tech Docs content

Liaising with customers and suppliers for engineering matters

Your skills and qualifications:

Knowledge and experience of producing S1000D Standard Technical Documentation in a Common Source Database (CSDB) environment

Knowledge and experience of working with Electronic Technical Documentation (ETD)

Previous Marine Engineering experience, ideally gained in a Royal Navy environment, or equivalent engineering experience gained in the aerospace or land vehicle sector (ideally in a defence support environment)

DEF Stan 00-60 experience (defence standards) – desirable

Software experience (Epic Editor 5.4, Acquired CSDB, trilogiView) – desirable

What we're looking for in you:

We are looking for you to be self-motivated, approachable and willing to speak to and liaise with a variety of different people. We are looking for you to have excellent attention to detail with a brief understanding of product safety.

Salary: Competitive

Location: Filton, Bristol

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 Services

Join us and help to define the future of global maritime defence capabilities. With approximately 3,500 employees based at five UK locations and a revenue of £650 million, we pride ourselves on employing the best professionals around and offer significant opportunities for committed employees to learn and grow with us.

From our headquarters in Portsmouth, we are proud to support the Royal Navy in global operations. BAE Systems Maritime Services delivers end-to-end support to over 50 per cent of the Royal Navy's surface fleet. Our services include ship upgrades, repairs, dockyard facilities management and provision of combat systems training. We also develop and support the Royal Navy's complex equipment, such as radar, torpedoes and small boats.

With our international programmes and core support to UK MoD Maritime, you could find yourself working on the iconic Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers, Type 45 Destroyers, Type 23 Frigates, Type 26 Global Combat Ships, Hunt Class Mine Countermeasure vessels, Offshore Patrol vessels, Historic ships and more. And with our development and support of complex equipment ranging from a Spearfish Torpedo to an Artisan Radar, the projects you'll be involved in will form the backbone of the UK Royal Navy for decades to come.

Join us and you'll be part of something important; something you can be proud of.

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.

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