Job Description
TECHNICAL AUTHOR
Location: Christchurch, Dorset
Contract: 6 months - Inside IR35
Work Schedule: Hybrid (3 days on-site, 2 days remote)
Overview:
We are seeking experienced Technical Authors to join a small technical documentation team supporting a wide-area military communications system. The role involves creating, updating, and managing technical documentation to support system development, operation, and maintenance.
Responsibilities:
* Gather and assess source logistic information from equipment suppliers.
* Perform Maintenance Task Analysis (MTA) on electronic computing and communication systems.
* Author data modules including operating procedures and training material.
* Liaise with training teams for content support.
* Maintain Data Module Requirements List (DMRL).
* Populate and manage Common Source Database (CSDB).
* Proofread and review data modules using CSDB workflow.
* Produce Interactive Electronic Technical Publications (IETPs) using trilogi software.
* Support other ILS and LSA tasks as required.
Skills & Experience:
1. Knowledge of S1000D 4.1 and Def Stan 00-601.
2. Experience in data module authoring and XML technical ...