Are you a Dutch citizen who is experienced technical writer with a passion for technology? Do you want to contribute to mission-critical systems by creating clear and accessible documentation? Then this is your opportunity!
We are looking for a Senior Technical Author to join our high-tech team in the eastern Netherlands. You will be part of the Customer Documentation Team, which consists of 15 Technical Authors, and you will develop documentation for advanced Radar and Command & Control Systems used in the maritime domain.
As a Senior Technical Author, you will:
- Write and maintain technical user manuals, including Operator, Maintenance, and System Manuals.
- Gather and analyze technical information from specifications and interviews with experts.
- Test procedures directly on operational systems to ensure accuracy and usability.
- Translate complex technical concepts into clear, user-friendly content.
- Lead documentation projects independently from start to finish.
- Work with documentation standards such as Simplified Technical English (STE) and S1000D (v3.0 or v4.1).
- Structure documentation in XML and manage it using CSDB/CMS tools.
Functie-eisen
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, IT, or a related technical field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Technical Author or similar role.
- Strong command of both Dutch and English, written and spoken.
- Experience with STE and S1000D is a strong advantage.
- Familiarity with structured documentation (XML) and documentation tools such as CSDB/CMS.
- Willing to work on-site in the eastern Netherlands.
Competenties
- Strong analytical and structured thinking skills.
- Proactive, stress-resistant, and able to manage multiple priorities.
- Capable of working independently as well as in a team.
- Skilled in planning, organizing, and maintaining a high-level overview.
- Technically curious and open to learning about complex systems.
- Flexible and adaptable to technological changes in the field.
Bedrijfsinformatie
In this role, 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.
Inclusiviteit en diversiteit
Uiteraard staat deze vacature open voor iedereen die zich hierin herkent. We geloven dat diverse teams van belang zijn voor ons als lerende organisatie, die voorop wil blijven lopen in de wereld van werk. Want juist verschillen tussen mensen zorgen voor groei. Van collega's, klanten, kandidaten en daarmee van Yacht. Heb jij een uniek talent? We ontmoeten je graag.