Technical Documentation Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 14, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 14, 2026. BAE Systems scores B on the Alion truth index.
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
Salary: Circa £45,500 (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 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 managedocumentation throughout its lifecycle within a Common Source Database (CSDB) environment, maintaining accuracy, consistency, and configuration controlthrough to the creation and delivery of Interactive Electronic Technical Publications (IETPs)
Core duties:
- Accountable for the quality and product safety of their ownscheduled work
- Production of Technical Data and Documentation are complete, coherent and consistent
- Awareness of Technical Documentation ManagementPlans
- Awareness of key stakeholders and contract objectivesand 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 Managementprocedures
- Comply with statutory requirements, regulations and company procedures, including SHEand managingITAR
- Consistently apply Engineering Governance
- Accountable for configuration controlon 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 Type45 and Type26 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: 29th October 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.