Technical Author / Technical Writer -Ships, Boats & Naval Vessels

JOB DESCRIPTION

Technical Author / Technical Writer -Ships, Boats & Naval Vessels

Required Qualifications :

First Class BE / BTech / ME / MTech / MCA / MSc in Engineering or Science disciplines.

Minimum 5 years of post-qualification experience in technical writing within government or private sector projects.

Essential : Certification in Technical Writing from a reputed institute.

Desirable : Diploma in Technical Writing from a reputed institute.

Skills & Competencies :

Strong domain knowledge of below engineering / scientific products.

Propulsion machinery

Radars and sensors

Navigation equipment

Communication equipment

RO (Reverse Osmosis) plants

Compressors

Cranes

Boats [HDPE Boats, Pontoon Boats, Fiber Reinforced Plastic Boat with Motor (RIBs)]

Pilotless Target Aircraft

Pumps

Dehumidifiers

In-depth understanding of product lifecycle and industry standards for naval vessels

Ability to interpret user requirements and translate them into clear documentation.

Proficiency in technical writing tools and software.

Basic graphic and web design skills.

Excellent written communication skills tailored for international audiences.

Tool Expertise :

Operating Systems : Windows, Linux / Unix, Ubuntu

Office Suites : MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), OpenOffice, LibreOffice, LaTeX

Project Tools : MS Project or equivalent

Design Tools : AutoCAD, SolidWorks, CorelDRAW

Other : APIs and related documentation tools

Key Responsibilities :

Prepare and maintain a wide range of technical documents for Ships, Boats and naval Vessels including :

System Engineering Management Plans

Project & Quality Management Plans

Data Management Plans

Certification & Conformance Documents

Software / Hardware Documentation

Configuration & Mission Documents

Reliability Analysis, Trial Plans, and Closure Reports

BOM, MSDS, QAP, ATP, QTP, Test Plans

Maintenance, Calibration, and Troubleshooting Manuals

Risk Management, Safety Assessments, Hazard Reports

Technology Transfer (ToT) and Policy Documents

Collaborate with engineering teams to understand product specifications and user requirements.

Ensure documentation meets international standards and is suitable for global clients.

Use appropriate tools and software to create structured, visually clear, and technically accurate documents.