Senior Supportability Engineer (Technical Publications)
Leonardo Lincoln, England, United Kingdom
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Senior Supportability Engineer (Technical Publications)
Leonardo Lincoln, England, United Kingdom
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Job Description
Location [UK Remote/Hybrid]
Department EW Supportability Engineering
Reports to Lead Supportability Engineer (functionally), Project Lead (on a project basis)
Role Overview
The role is within a matrix organization, reporting functionally to the Lead Supportability Engineer and on a project basis to the relevant Project Lead. The EW Supportability Engineering group consists of approximately 20 ILS engineers, with a mix of specialist and general ILS experience.
This position is ideal for a Technical Author who can create publications to military specifications and is eager to work on a variety of products in different stages of their life cycle.
Main Responsibilities
* Technical Documentation Preparation & Updates
o Produce and update company-standard publications and templates to support the delivery of Leonardo equipment and associated support equipment.
o Create and update PDF publications to meet applicable military standards (AVP70, AESP, BRs, and Technical Orders).
o Draft Modification Leaflets and Aircrew/User Guides.
o Create publications to S1000D standards, using a CSDB to control and create data modules.
o Manage data modules through their lifecycle and publish them to
+ Interactive Electronic Technical Publication (IETP)
+ PDF format
* Content Management & Strategy Development
o Develop strategy for using Large Language Models (LLMs) for content generation, editing, and proofreading of technical Operation and Maintenance publications.
o Manage technical publications through their review cycle using the company’s PDM tool.
* Supportability & Engineering
o Assist in maintainability appraisals and demonstrations with the Supportability Engineering and project engineers.
o NATO Codification of Leonardo products using the UKNCB CSIS tool.
o Attend Workshare Partner ILS meetings and report progress to Integrated Project Teams (IPTs).
o Raise concerns/issues affecting ILS activities to relevant functional teams/IPT meetings.
* Process & Continuous Improvement
o Identify opportunities to improve the supportability of in-service equipment.
o Participate in Design Reviews as required.
Key Experience & Skills
* Essential
o Extensive experience in creating technical publications, both paper and electronic, with minimal support.
o Proficiency in Simplified Technical English (STE) and structured authoring methodologies.
o Experience with ILS programs in all stages of the life cycle, in accordance with Def Stan 00-600 and other national standards.
o Ability to extract relevant contract requirements and advise on tailoring ILS work packages.
o Proficiency with the following tools
+ Raytheon Eagle Publishing Solution
+ Raytheon Eagle LSAR
+ Microsoft Word, Excel, Visio
+ Adobe Acrobat, Paint Shop Pro
* Desirable
o Familiarity with the following IT tools
+ Provisioning Manager, ISODraw, OPUS, SIMLOX, CSIS (UKNCB)
+ Arbortext Common Source Data Base, Windchill, Reliability Prediction, Favoweb, SAP
o Knowledge of Avionics equipment and understanding of Lifecycle Cost Modelling, LORA, and other ILS tasks.
Qualifications
* Degree (or equivalent) in Electronics Engineering, Avionics Engineering, or a relevant subject.
Intrinsic Factors
* Travel Willingness to travel to sites in the UK and occasionally abroad, including overnight stays.
* Flexibility Willingness to work flexible hours to meet deadlines.
Key Competencies
* Motivation
o Highly motivated and a self-starter, capable of managing time and tasks independently with limited input from the manager.
o Able to make prompt, clear decisions while considering risks and adapting to changes.
* Clear Documentation
o Ability to produce clear, concise documentation to support projects and bids, ensuring adherence to style guides and templates.
* Team Working
o Strong team player, proactively contributing to project and business delivery objectives.
* Communication Skills
o Excellent written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders.
o Strong presentation and interpersonal skills, maintaining a professional customer image.
* Technical Understanding
o Strong engineering or technical understanding to analyze and interpret project requirements.
o Accurate recording of customer requirements, referencing all source documentation.
* IT Literacy
o High level of computer literacy and experience with relevant tools and software.
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Primary Location
GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300
Additional Locations
GB - Basildon, GB - Birmingham, GB - Bristol - Coldharbour Lane, GB - Edinburgh, GB - Gateshead, GB - Lincoln, GB - Newcastle, GB - RNAS Culdrose, GB - Southampton, GB - Yeovil - RNAS Yeovilton
Contract Type
Hybrid Working
Hybrid
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Information Technology
* Industries
Defense and Space Manufacturing, Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, and Computer and Network Security
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