Senior Technical Documentation Engineer

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Job Title: SeniorTechnical Documentation Engineer

Location: Scotstoun, Filton, Portsmouth Naval Base – minimum 2-3 days onsite

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: Up to £57,860 (dependent on skills and experience)

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Role Description:

As a Senior Technical Documentation Engineer within Supportability Engineering, you will lead the creation, management, and delivery of technical information that supports Royal Navy platforms including Type 45, Type 26, and Queen Elizabeth Class (QEC) vessels. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining digital technical publications, maintenance instructions, and embedded training media, ensuring equipment and systems can be safely operated, maintained, diagnosed, repaired, and disposed of throughout their lifecycle. Working closely with engineering and support teams, you will ensure technical information is accurate, compliant, and aligned to customer requirements.

Core duties:

• Accountable for the quality, schedule adherence and product safety of their own scheduled work and supervision of other Technical Authors
• Ensure that the Technical Data and Documentation production is complete, coherent and consistent
• Undertake review and assess non-conformance of OEM technical information ensuring conformance to Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL). Report on non-conformance
• Contribute to the production of Technical Documentation Management Plans
• Support customer/supplier relationships in respect to Technical Data and Documentation Requirements
• Maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders to drive forward key contract objectives and deliverables. Liaison with other engineering and support functions as required across the business
• Understanding of current Military and commercial standards and techniques and their application
• Contribute to the Technical Publications Business Management procedures
• Contribute to bid preparation and cost model
• Comply with statutory requirements, regulations and company procedures, including SHE and ITAR
• Provide guidance to Technical Authors, as required
• Consistently apply Engineering Governance
• Deputise for the Principal Technical Author as required
• Report performance

Essential Skills:

• You’ll have working level knowledge of DEF STAN 00-600 and S1000D
• You’ll have a good understanding of technical documentation within the Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) discipline and its through-life support requirements
• A proven background in technical authoring, with understanding of naval engineering systems, in any of the following disciplines: Mechanical / electrical power and propulsion, electronics, marine or weapons systems or hull construction
• Computer literate with a sound knowledge of Microsoft Office products and a confident user of any of the following: Adobe FrameMaker (Structured & Unstructured), Arbortext S1000D editor or Eagle EPS, or similar toolsets

The Technical Documentation & Information (Digital) Team:

The Technical Documentation & Information (Digital) Team comprises 17 colleagues across Portsmouth Naval Base and Filton, supporting the delivery of technical publications for Royal Navy platforms, including QEC, Type 45 and Type 26 programmes. The team creates operation, maintenance, diagnostic and repair documentation, with opportunities to develop specialist skills, learn from experienced professionals, and even visit Royal Navy vessels to gain first-hand insight into the equipment and environments being supported

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 25th November 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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