Senior Technical Writer

Sr. Technical WriterLocation: Hengelo, NetherlandsDepartment: Supportability EngineeringRate: € upto 6500 Gross per month+ benefitsJob type: 1 year contract (High possibility of extension)Mandatory requirement: Dutch Nationality is Required (Due to data security regulations)say HI* to tackling complex technical challenges in an inspiring work environmentJoin the Customer Documentation Team within the Supportability Engineering Department at Thales in Hengelo. You will play a crucial role in developing essential user documentation for high-tech Radar and Command & Control Systems, primarily used in the maritime domain.The Supportability Engineering Department is a team of 60 domain experts responsible for Integrated Logistic Support (ILS) across Thales's Radar and Command & Control Systems. This department encompasses Logistics Engineering, Maintenance Engineering, Customer Documentation, Customer Training, and Obsolescence ManagementAbout the job:As a Senior Technical Writer, you will join the Customer Documentation Team (a 15-person team) and be the primary author for technical documentation with a specific focus on electrical systems.Core responsibilities:· As the Senior Technical Writer with an Electrical background, you will:· Create, write, and maintain clear, accurate, and consistent Operator, Maintenance, and System Manuals for our advanced maritime systems.· Proactively collect and research technical information, study engineering specifications, and collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) across the organization.· Test and validate technical procedures directly on the actual systems to ensure accuracy and user-friendliness.· Take the lead on technical documentation projects, managing them successfully from initiation to final delivery.· Convert complex technical and electrical concepts into easily understandable information for a diverse range of end-users.What you'll bring:· Bachelor's or Master's degree in an Electrical domain (or equivalent technical background) with minimum of 5 years of professional experience as a Technical Writer/Author or a similar documentation-focused role.· Proven strong background and affinity with high-tech electrical systems and technology.· Excellent command of the English language, both written and verbal.· Experience with S1000D (specifically V3.0 and V4.1 Data Modules). Knowledge of structured data documentation (XML) and experience with a Component Content Management System (CSDB/CMS). Knowledge or experience in the field of Simplified Technical English (STE).You are available for a minimum of 3 days a week in the office.What you'll gain:Wherever your passion lies, Thales can help you make the best use of your skills and creativity. As a contractor at Thales, you can expect to experience:An interesting job within a team of experts in an international high-tech environment.Room for and attention to personal development and personal initiative.The opportunity to grow within the organization, whether in a technical, managerial, commercial or international capacity.A flexible work environment with a focus on maintaining a good work-life balance.About ThalesThales offers untold opportunities to take part in fascinating projects and overcome ambitious human and technological challenges. As a contractor, you'll be part of a community of experts bringing together innovations from the bottom of the oceans to the depths of space and cyberspace. Collaborating to find solutions to the biggest challenges in the most difficult conditions.Drawing on a diversity of expertise, perspectives and cultures, we are able to provide the best possible solutions to our customers. Together, we can harness the extraordinary power of technology to build a future we can all trust.Randstad, as the EMEA Thales talent acquisition partner, is responsible for finding and contracting talent for the contingent roles at Thales. If you are selected for a role you will be engaged or employed by one of the Randstad recruitment companies in EMEA and will not be an employee of Thales.*Human IntelligenceLooking for a different project role?If this isn't quite the right role for you, you can sign up to our contractor community to keep up-to-date with the latest Thales projects .