Technical Documentation Engineer

Job Title\: Technical 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

Referral Bonus\: £1000

Grade\: GG09

You’re expected to have completed 12 months in role prior to applying for an advertised vacancy and you should also discuss the internal opportunity with your line manager to ensure sustained business continuity and to further support your career development.

We know there may be exceptional individual circumstances that impact this, in the first instance please discuss this with your line manager.

If you don’t feel you can talk to your line manager, you can contact your HRBP.

PLEASE NOTE\: Should you be invited for interview; you acknowledge that the Recruitment team will contact you and your line manager regarding your application for this opportunity.

Role Description\:

As a Technical Documentation Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and delivering high-quality technical documentation that meets customer requirements, drawing on information from design drawings, LSAR outputs, and OEM manuals and data. Working closely with engineering teams, subcontractors, and Supply Chain colleagues, you will coordinate the timely provision of technical inputs to ensure compliant project delivery. You will manage documentation throughout its lifecycle within a Common Source Database (CSDB) environment, maintaining accuracy, consistency, and configuration control through to the creation and delivery of Interactive Electronic Technical Publications (IETPs)

Core duties\:

• Accountable for the quality and product safety of their own scheduled work
• Production of Technical Data and Documentation are complete, coherent and consistent
• Awareness of Technical Documentation Management Plans
• Awareness of key stakeholders and 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
• Application of the Technical Publications Business Management procedures
• Comply with statutory requirements, regulations and company procedures, including SHE and managing ITAR
• Consistently apply Engineering Governance
• Accountable for configuration control on deliverables, including the liaison with Engineering team
• Support customer requests, answering or seeking support to answer as necessary

Essential Skills\:

• You'll hold an HNC qualification (or equivalent experience) with demonstrable knowledge and experience in the production of technical documentation
• You'll have working level knowledge of DEF STAN 00-600, JSP 886, S1000D and JSP 822
• You'll have a good understanding of technical documentation within the Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) discipline and its through-life support requirements

The Technical Documentation & Information (Digital) Team\:

The Technical Documentation & Information (Digital) Team comprises 19 colleagues across Portsmouth Naval Base and Filton, supporting the delivery of technical publications for Royal Navy platforms, including 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.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, who are BAE Systems employees and have been in their current role for 12 months or longer.

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\: 16th September 2026