Principal Support Engineer (Technical Publications)

ZipRecruiter; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organization is seeking a Principal Support Engineer to manage the production of Interactive Electronic Technical Publications for a major UK submarine programme. You will lead a team, liaise with customers, and ensure high-quality deliverables. The role requires an engineering degree and experience in defence technical publications. A hybrid working model is provided, requiring 3 days on site per week.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave

Flexible working options

Wellbeing support

Cycle2Work scheme

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or equivalent industry/HM Forces experience.
• Experience in technical publications/support within a defence programme.
• Working knowledge of IETP/IETM and ASD S1000D.

Responsibilities

• Lead the IETP Production Team, ensuring deliverables meet contractual requirements.
• Act as the primary liaison with customers and user community.
• Oversee production planning, quality control, and delivery.

Skills

Degree in engineering or equivalent experience

Experience in technical publications/support

Working knowledge of IETP/IETM and ASD S1000D

Strong communication skills

Education

Degree in engineering

Tools

trilogi software (trilogiBuild, trilogiView, trilogiReview)

Job description

Overview

Role: Principal Support Engineer – Technical Publications

Location: Greater Bristol Area

Salary: £51,000 – £61,000 (depending on experience)

Security Clearance: Currently hold or are eligible to obtain SC Clearance, with a willingness to undergo DV Clearance in the future.

Working Arrangement: Hybrid – 3 days per week on site, with flexibility required based on project needs. On-site presence will be essential during initial training.

A leading defence organisation is seeking a Principal Support Engineer to manage the production of Interactive Electronic Technical Publications (IETPs) for a major UK submarine programme. This is a key role within a wider technical publications team supporting multiple submarine classes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the IETP Production Team, ensuring all deliverables meet contractual requirements.
• Act as the primary liaison with the customer and user community.
• Oversee production planning, quality control, and delivery.
• Identify and implement process efficiency improvements.

Required Skills and Experience

• Degree in engineering or equivalent industry/HM Forces experience.
• Experience in technical publications/support within a defence programme.
• Working knowledge of IETP/IETM and ASD S1000D.
• Familiarity with Defence Standards (Def Stan 00-60 / 00-600).
• Strong communication skills for stakeholder engagement and reporting.

Desirable

• Experience with trilogi software (trilogiBuild, trilogiView, trilogiReview).
• Knowledge of submarine or surface ship platforms.

Benefits

• Competitive pension scheme and enhanced annual leave.
• Company-contributed share incentive plan.
• Flexible working options and employee discounts.
• Access to wellbeing support and Cycle2Work scheme.
• Potential eligibility for annual incentives and relocation support.

Additional Information

• Applicants must meet baseline security clearance requirements.
• Higher levels of vetting may require 5–10 years of UK .

Reference: AMC/JWH/SETP1