Technical Author

Our client are seeking a Technical Author for a 12-month contract based in Christchurch in Dorset, This is an on-site position. Core duties Typical duties include (but are not limited to):
Request, gather and assess the required source information. Develop and implement the delivered publications database. XML Data Module technical authoring Create and maintain the Data Modules Requirements List. Provide data modules consistent with the publications database. Update all publications (including the use of technical drawings) as required. Produce new IETPs and/or AESPs as necessary. Key Skills / Knowledge:
Technical Publications specifications e.g. S1000D, Def Stan 00-601. S1000D Standard Numbering Systems SNS. Generation and maintenance of a Data Module Requirements List (DMRL). Technical authoring processes and techniques using industry proprietary software tools e.g. Eagle Knowledge and experience of XML Data Module technical authoring. Technical Publications/IETP/CSDB Configuration Management processes. A good understanding of technical source data for systems, sub-systems, and Line Replaceable Items/Units (LRU/Is) for generation of technical descriptions for inclusion into relevant technical publications Data Modules (DMs).

Must be proficient in the use of Eagle LSAR & EPS CSDB software (mandatory). Desired:
Illustration experience using ISODraw software