Ref: Technical Author V06658 Location: ChristchurchContract length: 12 monthsClearance: BPSS + eligible for (and holding/able to obtain) full SCRates: 48.53 PAYE / 65.48 Umbrella The OpportunityOur client, a leading organisation within the defence and security sector, is looking for a Technical Author / ILS Engineer to support the development, operation and maintenance of complex systems. Reporting into the ILS Lead, you''ll take ownership of critical technical information and publication artefacts across the system baseline(s).What you''ll be doingRequesting, gathering and assessing technical source informationCreating and managing information artefacts to support system development, operation and maintenanceDeveloping and implementing the delivered publications databaseCreating and maintaining the Data Module Requirements List (DMRL)Producing and maintaining S1000D data modules aligned to the publications databaseUpdating technical publications (including use of technical drawings)Producing new IETPs and/or AESPs/AEPs as requiredMaintaining repositories for technical publications, equipment schedules, installation designs, safety notices, knowledge articles, etc.What we''re looking forStrong experience in ILS / Technical Publications within engineering/defence environmentsWorking knowledge of S1000D and Def Stan 00-601 (and S1000D SNS)Proven experience creating/maintaining DMRLsExperience authoring XML Data ModulesKnowledge of IETP/CSDB configuration management ..... full job details .....