I'm looking for an experienced Technical Author to join a leading Defence organisation based at their site in Filton, Bristol.

This is a hybrid-working role of 3 days per week required onsite and you MUST be eligible for security clearance (SC).

What you'll be doing:

Identifying source document from document management systems
Carrying out Impact Assessments against the engineering source data to create a Data Module Requirement Lists (DMRL)
Create Technical Description and Operating Information Data Modules (DM) in XNL (mark-up language) to an ASD S1000D 4.1 specification
Authoring and managing DMs in the EAGLE Publishing System (EPS) Common Source Database (CSDB) using the EPS XML Editor software
Producing graphic mark-ups for the production of illustrations to support DMs
Quality checking DM outputs to ensure compliance with the project and industry specifications
Liaising with Senior and Principal Engineers to resolve technical/formatting issuesEssential Skills:

Possess excellent attention to detail
Experience of handling documents and proficient in the discipline of configuration control
Knowledge and understanding of an Interactive Electronic Technical Publication/Manual
Knowledge and understanding of ASD S1000DDesirable Skills:

Previous experience in a technical documentation role
Previous experience within a support engineering discipline
Knowledge and understanding of a Common Source Database (data vault)You will be part of a large support engineering team working on the next generation Ship Submersible Ballistic Nuclear (SSBN) submarine, Dreadnought. This role will provide you with a unique opportunity to learn and develop your knowledge across the whole boat, engaging with a broad range of key stakeholders working on the Dreadnought submarine project.

You will also be able to develop your Technical Documentation skills and knowledge as well as providing an exciting and stable career path. Your Technical Documentation outputs will play an important role in supporting the operation and maintenance of this latest submarine platform. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

The salary is £45,000 to £49,000 plus an excellent benefits package.

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