A professional education in technical communication or a degree in industrial engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or a similar field
At least 3-5 years of professional experience in technical writing, technical editing, or technical documentation methodology
A structured, precise, and quality-oriented way of working, combined with the ability to drive topics proactively
Experience with structured authoring tools based on XML, HTML, or comparable documentation technologies
Good knowledge of XML technologies and documentation data models; experience with DITA XML would be highly preferred
Good understanding of documentation architectures, content reuse, metadata, taxonomy, templates, and publication workflows
Knowledge of working with databases, data flows, content management systems, or documentation management systems
Understanding of modern AI technologies, including Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and AI-assisted content creation workflows
Familiarity with Model Context Protocol (MCP), AI integrations, or similar approaches for connecting AI assistants with enterprise data and business processes
Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with technical experts, tool owners, IT, Data Owners, and cross-functional stakeholders and a desire to work in an intercultural team
Excellent communication skills in English (written and spoken); German and French are a plus
Responsibilities
You bring most of the following:
A degree or vocational qualification in technical communication, aerospace, mechanical or electrical engineering, or a comparable field. Part 66 license holders with documentation experience are also welcome.
Experience in technical writing, technical authoring or technical documentation, ideally for complex products.
Aviation experience is a strong plus, but not a must. We will support you in growing into the regulatory environment (CS-23, Part 21, Part 145).
Familiarity with one or more of the following is an advantage: S1000D, ATA iSpec 2200, ASD-STE100 (Simplified Technical English), DITA, editorial / CCMS systems (e.g. Schema ST4, Arbortext, Cortona3D), Adobe FrameMaker, CAD viewers.
Structured, accurate working style and the ability to explain complex topics clearly.
Good English skills (working language for technical publications). German is a strong plus; if you don't speak it yet, we will support you in learning.