André Bodenstein - Technical Writer

Q: Where is André based?

André is based in Leinfelden-Echterdingen, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does André speak?

André speaks the following languages: Afrikaans (Native), English (Native), German (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does André have?

André has at least 38 years of experience. During this time, André has worked in at least 13 different roles and for 13 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 8 months . Note that André may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is André's latest experience?

André's most recent position is Technical Writer at TransnetBW GmbH .

Q: What companies has André worked for in recent years?

In recent years, André has worked for TransnetBW GmbH , ASN Ingenieursgesellschaft mbH und Co. KG , Wärtsilä SAM Electronics GmbH , HENSOLDT Sensors GmbH , and GEW Technologies .

Q: Which industries is André most experienced in?

André is most experienced in industries like Aerospace and Defense , Telecommunication , and Information Technology . André also has some experience in Banking and Finance , Construction , and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas is André most experienced in?

André is most experienced in business areas like Product Development , Quality Assurance , and Marketing . André also has some experience in Logistics , Information Technology , and Human Resources .

Q: Which industries has André worked in recently?

André has recently worked in industries like Aerospace and Defense and Utilities .

Q: Which business areas has André worked in recently?

André has recently worked in business areas like Product Development , Marketing , and Quality Assurance .

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Leinfelden-Echterdingen, Germany

Experience

Jun 2025 - Present

10 months

Technical Writer

TransnetBW GmbH

Revision of a rulebook focusing on clarity and improving user-friendliness

Jun 2022 - Present

3 years 10 months

Technical Writer

ASN Ingenieursgesellschaft mbH und Co. KG

Creation of maintenance manuals for radio direction finding systems and antenna systems

Mar 2020 - Present

6 years 1 month

Subject Matter Support for Integrated Logistic Support and Logistic Support Analysis as well as Technical Writing

Wärtsilä SAM Electronics GmbH

Knowledge transfer on ILS elements and LSA processes, including preparing training materials and conducting internal training
Practical training of ILS managers and LSA engineers on planning, requirements analysis, and ensuring compliance of ILS/LSA tasks
Effort estimation for ILS and LSA activities in national and international naval projects
Preparation and processing of LSA data for ship-based systems in cooperation with Naval Vessels Lürssen, thyssenkrupp Marine Systems, and Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding
Performing RAM analyses, FMECA, RCM, MTA, and LORA
Creating and maintaining equipment structures and processing LSA data in the HiCo IPS Suite

Mar 2020 - Aug 2024

4 years 6 months

Technical Writer

Wärtsilä SAM Electronics GmbH

Reviewing and translating maintenance manuals into Simplified Technical English (STE)
Reviewing and standardizing general warnings, cautions, and notes in English manuals

Jul 2019 - Mar 2020

9 months

Technical Writer

Infineon Technologies AG

Creating technical documentation in software, hardware, and controller architecture

Apr 2017 - Dec 2018

1 year 9 months

Technical Translator

Intel Deutschland GmbH

Translation of internal work instructions, process flows, test protocols and forms from German into English

Apr 2017 - Dec 2018

1 year 9 months

Technical Editor

Intel Deutschland GmbH

Optimization and creation of internal production work instructions, process flows and forms

Aug 2016 - Jul 2017

1 year

System Specialist

HENSOLDT Sensors GmbH

Support in collecting LSA material data for radar system assemblies

Nov 2013 - May 2018

4 years 7 months

Reliability Forecast Calculations

HENSOLDT Optronics GmbH

Conducting reliability forecasts according to Mil-HDBK-217F and ANSI/VITA 51.1-2008 for periscopes, surveillance cameras, color OLED displays, and infrared warning sensor units

Jul 2012 - Sep 2015

3 years 3 months

Technical Translator

HENSOLDT Sensors GmbH

Translation of approx. 1,800 S1000D data modules for maintenance manuals
Translation of approx. 450 training slides for a radar system
Translation of a shelter installation manual for a radar system
Creation of system test documents and technical reports for radar systems
Review and quality control of translated operation and maintenance manuals
Preparation of interface descriptions and technical specifications for a radar system

Feb 2011 - Nov 2024

13 years 10 months

Technical Editor

HENSOLDT Sensors GmbH

Creating, updating, and maintaining software user manuals for communications monitoring systems, EW simulators, radar, and communications jamming systems
Updating operator and maintenance manuals for multi-vehicle systems
Creating operation, maintenance, and software installation manuals, as well as illustrated parts catalogs for ship-based systems

Sep 2010 - Jan 2022

11 years 5 months

Technical Editor

GEW Technologies

Creating maintenance manuals for radio direction finding systems and antenna systems
Creating subsystem-level troubleshooting manuals for electronic warfare systems
Creating maintenance and software operation manuals for man-pack radio direction finding systems
Creating user and maintenance manuals for jammers against improvised explosive and incendiary devices
Creating technical manuals for various radio direction finding and receiver systems
Creating product descriptions and brochures for marketing
Creating operator manuals, maintenance manuals, and IPCs for tactical multi-vehicle EW systems

Sep 2008 - Sep 2014

6 years 1 month

Technical Trainer

HENSOLDT Sensors GmbH

Conducting training courses for operators, supervisors, instructors, and maintenance staff for various electronic systems

Sep 2006 - Dec 2006

4 months

Systems Specialist

HENSOLDT Sensors GmbH

Assisting in the evaluation and review of a system acceptance test procedure for a tactical multi-vehicle EW system

Jan 2005 - Dec 2007

3 years

Project Manager

Bytes Managed Solutions

Managing the software development project for ATM and self-service terminals at a major bank
Leading the development, testing, and market launch of a central research archive for check processing data and images
Leading the implementation of a check processing system at a major bank

Jan 2005 - Dec 2007

3 years

Project Manager

Mpumelelo Engineers

Project management and reporting on projects for the South African provincial government

Jan 2005 - Dec 2005

1 year

Systems Specialist

V-Mobile

Development of system and product descriptions for add-on devices in base station and transmission systems for mobile networks

Jan 2000 - Dec 2001

2 years

Technical Trainer

GEW Technologies

Providing operator, maintenance, and instructor training to South African Army personnel

Jan 1999 - Dec 2006

8 years

Systems Specialist

Vodacom

Development of equipment descriptions for mobile switching centers and base station transmitter systems
Creation of tender documentation and bid evaluation templates

Mar 1994 - Jul 1997

3 years 5 months

Pretoria, South Africa

ECM Systems Program Manager

GEW Technologies

Responsible for the in-house ECM systems program
Reviewing and updating the strategic plan
Marketing to foreign military agencies
Managing a department of 15 employees

Feb 1988 - Feb 1994

6 years 1 month

Pretoria, South Africa

Systems Engineer

GEW Technologies

System analysis and logistics engineering
Functional analysis and requirements engineering
System and software interface design and specifications
Creation of software test plans and test descriptions
Leading software and hardware development and system integration
Definition of the logistics support concept
Life cycle cost calculation (LCC)
Conducting FMEA
Coordination of logistics support analysis and reliability analyses
Development and delivery of training courses

Jul 1984 - Jun 1986

2 years

Pretoria, South Africa

Air Traffic Controller (Military Service)

South African Air Force

Two-year basic military service, promoted to lieutenant and successfully trained as an air traffic controller

Dec 1983 - Jun 1984

7 months

Pretoria, South Africa

Development Engineer

GEW Technologies

Design, implementation, and testing of RF and digital circuits for communication systems

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Aerospace and Defense, Telecommunication, Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Construction, and Manufacturing.

Aerospace and Defense

Telecommunication

Information Technology

Banking and Finance

Construction

Manufacturing

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Product Development, Quality Assurance, Marketing, Logistics, Information Technology, and Human Resources.

Product Development

Quality Assurance

Marketing

Logistics

Information Technology

Human Resources

Summary

Over 40 years of professional experience as electronics engineer specializing in IT and RF systems
Many years of expertise in Integrated Logistic Support (ILS) and Logistic Support Analysis (LSA)
Extensive experience creating technical manuals with Adobe FrameMaker, Microsoft Word, and Arbortext Editor.
Professional translation of technical documentation and system manuals from German into English (US/UK) and into Simplified Technical English (STE)

Skills

Word Processing

Microsoft Word >25 Years +++
Adobe Framemaker >20 Years +++
Arbortext Editor 7 Years +

Ils / Lsa

Hico Ils.suite 3 Years ++
Windchill Quality Solutions, Reliability Prediction 5 Years ++

Graphics

Microsoft Powerpoint, Visio >25 Years +++
Dr Explain Help Authoring Tool >15 Years +++
Coreldraw Graphics Suite > 8 Years +
Autocad Lite >25 Years ++

Translation Management

Memoq Integrated Translation Environment >3 Years ++
Trados Studio 6 Months +

Others

Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project >25 Years ++
Adobe Acrobat >20 Years ++

Languages

Afrikaans

Native

English

Native

German

Advanced

Education

Oct 1980 - Jun 1983

University of the Witwatersrand

Bachelor of Engineering Science, Electronics / Electrical Engineering · Engineering Science, Electronics / Electrical Engineering · Johannesburg, South Africa

South African high school diploma · South African high school diploma · Kempton Park, South Africa

Certifications & licenses

FMEA Specialist Certification

AIGPE

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 23

Experience in Aerospace and Defense 31 y

Avg length 3 y 9 m

Longest experience 13 y 9 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (South Africa)

Primary country South Africa

Expertise

Recent roles Technical Writer, Subject Matter Support for Integrated Logistic Support and Logistic Support Analysis as well as Technical Writing, Technical Translator

Main industries Aerospace and Defense, Telecommunication, Information Technology

Main business areas Product Development, Quality Assurance, Marketing

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Certifications earned 1

Profile

Created

October 2025

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Where is André based?

André is based in Leinfelden-Echterdingen, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does André speak?

André speaks the following languages: Afrikaans (Native), English (Native), German (Advanced).

How many years of experience does André have?

André has at least 38 years of experience. During this time, André has worked in at least 13 different roles and for 13 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 8 months. Note that André may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would André be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, André would be well-suited for roles such as: Technical Writer, Subject Matter Support for Integrated Logistic Support and Logistic Support Analysis as well as Technical Writing, Technical Translator.

What is André's latest experience?

André's most recent position is Technical Writer at TransnetBW GmbH.

What companies has André worked for in recent years?

In recent years, André has worked for TransnetBW GmbH, ASN Ingenieursgesellschaft mbH und Co. KG, Wärtsilä SAM Electronics GmbH, HENSOLDT Sensors GmbH, and GEW Technologies.

Which industries is André most experienced in?

André is most experienced in industries like Aerospace and Defense, Telecommunication, and Information Technology. André also has some experience in Banking and Finance, Construction, and Manufacturing.

Which business areas is André most experienced in?

André is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Quality Assurance, and Marketing. André also has some experience in Logistics, Information Technology, and Human Resources.

Which industries has André worked in recently?

André has recently worked in industries like Aerospace and Defense and Utilities.

Which business areas has André worked in recently?

André has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Marketing, and Quality Assurance.

What is André's education?

André holds a Bachelor in Engineering Science, Electronics / Electrical Engineering from University of the Witwatersrand.

Does André have any certificates?

André has 1 certificate: FMEA Specialist Certification.

What is the availability of André?

André is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of André?

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