Technical Author 

JOB LOCATION:                              Stevenage

SECURITY CLEARANCE LEVEL -    SC Start

DURATION:                                     12+ Months initial duration with a strong likelihood we will extend on a 6 or 12 month rolling requirement.

WORK PATTERN:                           Full Time / Mon-Fri / flexibility to work some overtime and weekends as the project requires. - Role uses “Dynamic Working” a blend of remote (at home) and

onsite (MBDA Stevenage). We expect site attendance to be flexible and when necessary – 2-4 days per month estimation.

TRAVEL REQUIRED:                       Should mainly be UK based. Travel to site (Stevenage) will be required. Overseas travel at the time of writing is not planned.

PAY RATE:                                       £40 - £45 Per Hour Umbrella Inside IR35

IMP NOTES:

A qualification in Electrical or Mechanical engineering demonstrated with few years of experience. HNC/HND. Degree Level is also acceptable but not a requirement.

Experience in end to end amendment/production of Technical Documentation to Operate and Maintain equipment.

Experience in a Maintenance or problem/fault finding and correction is a bonus but not essential.

S1000D Compliance & experience. Working in Data Module Format.

Use of STE.

Experience with Abortext Editor, Framemaker authoring software’s or other XML/SGML editing software.

Effective communicator as role is dual remote and onsite working. The role also interacts with multiple engineering depts. – ILS, LSA, Commercial etc.

Responsibilities:

•              To write technical documentation in Standard Generalised Mark-up Language (SGML), Extensible Mark-up Language (XML) and traditional formats for the Company's products in accordance with individual contractual requirements

•              To enable safe and effective operation and repair of the equipment.

•              The role covers the whole product lifecycle through design, development and in-service support.

Role Requirements (skills, training and qualifications):  

•              Experienced in the production of technical documentation with a detailed knowledge of MoD publication standards ASD S1000D and AESP.

•              Ideally qualified to HND/HNC or equivalent level in an engineering related subject or ex forces senior technician.

•              Knowledge of SGML editing software (Arbortext Epic), Common Source Data Bases (CSDB for S1000D) and Desktop Publishing systems.

•              Ability to communicate effectively with ILS Managers and Design Engineers.

•              Ability to work independently, taking ownership for packages of work in terms of scheduling and status reporting in order to meet Company and Customer expectations.

•              Demonstrate a writing ability for new, complex and original work.

•              Able to support more than one project at a time.