Senior Ingenieur (m/w/d) Technische Dokumentation S1000D

About

In Kiel and Wilhelmshaven, modern and tailored marine systems for surface and underwater ships are developed – from communication and navigation to reconnaissance and command and control. Join the Thales expert team for maritime solutions to integrate devices and subsystems into secure communication solutions or work on the development of command and weapon systems – the brain of a warship.

Responsibilities

• Independently create and maintain interactive technical documentation (IETD) according to ASD S1000D and military standards
• Create maintenance, repair, and training documents for complex systems
• Analyze project-specific requirements, create compliance matrices, and manage requirements
• Define and structure work packages including effort, duration, and dependencies
• Collaborate closely with internal departments, customers, and subcontractors
• Create technical content such as performance descriptions, editorial guidelines, terminology lists, and quick guides
• Verify technical documentation on the product and report on progress, quality, deadlines, and budgets
• Define and manage deliverables, scope of work, and activities including dependencies within the project context

Qualifications

• Completed technical degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or comparable field, alternatively completed technical training and further education as a certified technician
• Solid experience with content management systems like EAGLE, HiCo, and structured documents like XML/SGML
• Deep technical understanding, ideally with experience in the defense sector and knowledge of Bundeswehr terminology
• Confident handling of ASD standards S1000D, S2000M, S3000L, MIL-STD, and project-specific customer guidelines
• Proficient with MS Office; knowledge of other editorial systems is advantageous
• Very good German and English skills, both written and spoken
• Structured, independent, and reliable working style

About Thales

Thales invests more than 4.5 billion euros annually in research and development in key technologies such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, quantum, and cloud technologies. In 2025, the group generated revenues of 22.1 billion euros. For more than 85,000 employees in 65 countries, Thales offers forward-looking perspectives, individual career paths, and creative freedom. This is achieved through courage, diversity, and a firm commitment to making the challenges of our time safer and more inclusive.

Contact

Your contact person Melanie Brunnenkan looks forward to your online application via our career portal.