Senior Engineer -Technical Publication

Location: Bangalore - Indraprastha, India

Thales people architect solutions that enable two-thirds of planes to take off and land safely. We create in-flight entertainment systems that engross 50 million fliers every year and we develop the avionics that control the world’s largest commercial aircrafts. Our simulators train the next generation of pilots for fighter jets, transporters and search and rescue helicopters. And, together, each and every member of our aerospace team makes a difference.

Present in India since 1953, Thales is headquartered in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, and has operational offices and sites spread across Bengaluru, Delhi, Gurugram, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Pune among others. Over 1800 employees are working with Thales and its joint ventures in India. Since the beginning, Thales has been playing an essential role in India’s growth story by sharing its technologies and expertise in Defence, Transport, Aerospace and Digital Identity and Security markets.

Job Description – Technical publication Engineer

Thales India Engineering Competency Center (ECC) in Bangalore is seeking an Engineer – Technical Publications. In this role you will need to create/revise the aircraft level and system level publications/manuals on Aerospace Products and Systems in compliance with industry standards, company policies/procedure, assuring airworthiness / regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities:

• Author and revise technical manuals such as Aircraft Maintenance Manuals (AMM), Maintenance publications (MP), Component Maintenance Manuals (CMM/CMP), Illustrated Parts Data (IPD), Wiring Diagram Manual (WDM), Fault Isolation Manual (FIM) and Service Bulletins (SB).

• Analyze and interpret complex source data, including engineering drawings, specifications, schematics, and wiring diagrams, to develop accurate maintenance procedures.
• Ensure all authored content is compliant with industry standards, including S1000D (Issue 4.x or later), ATA 100, ATA iSpec 2200, and Simplified Technical English (ASD-STE100).

• Manage technical content within a Common Source Data Base (CSDB) environment, including the creation and management of Data Modules (DMs).
• Proficient in using XML-based authoring tools, such as PTC Arbortext Editor, Adobe FrameMaker (Structured), or Oxygen XML Editor, to create and manage structured content.
• •Collaborate with illustrators to produce and integrate technical illustrations (e.g., CGM, SVG and ISO) that accurately depict maintenance procedures.
• Perform configuration analysis to identify changes and determine the impact on relevant manuals.
• Experience in maintaining the S1000D and project specific BREX, Stylesheets for multiple projects.
• Experience in identifying the Zones, Subzones, Frames and Station Definition document and Access Panels (External & Internal) for writing the maintenance procedures
• Experience with working on Inflight Entertainment (IFE) systems will be an added advantage.
• Under the Senior Lead Engineer, work in a team environment with multiple participants within AGS Tech Pubs organization and possible multiple countries (India, US, France).

Required skills, experience & Qualifications:

• B. Tech/B. E in Electronics / Mechanical / Aerospace/ Electrical/ Instrumentation engineering or equivalent with 5 to 8 years of relevant experience in technical authoring within the aerospace or defense industry. Higher qualifications of post-graduation are desirable.

• Must have in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with S1000D, ATA 100, ATA iSpec 2200, and ASD-STE100 specifications.
• Advanced proficiency with XML/SGML structured authoring tools (e.g., Arbortext, FrameMaker, Oxygen).
• Must have experience in working with databases such as Team Center, SAP, Agile PLM, Windchill, 3D Via and work tracker tools like JIRA etc.
• Must have experience with CAD tools like PTC Iso Draw, Adobe illustrator and CATIA V5 for technical illustration purposes.
• Must have strong ability to interpret and analyze complex engineering data, including drawings, schematics, and Service Bulletins.
• Must have experience of using Tech Data Managing tools (ADAM Manager or other
• Exposure to other aerospace documentation processes and standards, including Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs).

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