Technical Author – S1000D Expert for Defense & Mech Systems

Alten Nederland

Hengelo

Hybrid

EUR 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Lease car with fuel card

Monthly net expense allowance

27 vacation days + 10 extra option

Pension scheme

Job summary

ALTEN Nederland is seeking Technical Authors to create and update user manuals and maintenance documentation in S1000D/XML for complex mechanical and electronic devices. You will collaborate with internal teams to gather accurate data and reflect current product configurations.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in technical authoring, a strong engineering background, and experience with S1000D and illustration tools. Naval or military experience is a plus; hybrid work is possible in the Netherlands.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering or relevant technical field.
Minimum 4 years of experience in technical authoring, preferably in an industrial or defense-related context.
Solid knowledge of the S1000D V3.0 standard and V4.1 Data Modules (DMs) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Create and update user manuals and maintenance documentation in S1000D/XML format for complex mechanical and electronic devices.
Collaborate closely with internal departments to gather accurate technical data and ensure documentation reflects current product configurations.
Develop and edit technical illustrations using appropriate CAD or illustration tools.
Review and publish technical documents in accordance with internal and customer-specific quality standards.
Ensure compliance with the S1000D documentation standard and other relevant regulations.
Contribute to continuous improvement of authoring processes and documentation quality.