Technical Information Engineer

BAE Systems; Woking; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense and aerospace company is seeking a Technical Information Engineer based in the United Kingdom. This role involves generating and updating technical documentation while working closely with engineers and project teams. The ideal candidate should hold a degree in a STEM field and possess strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £51,000, along with flexible working arrangements and numerous employee benefits including a pension scheme and health plans.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible employee benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in a STEM-related discipline or equivalent working experience.
• Previous experience in an Engineering environment.
• Knowledge of technical documentation and/or ILS disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Generate and update XML and SGML based technical documentation.
• Review technical documentation for quality and completeness.
• Prepare accompanying delivery documentation for customer deliveries.
• Liaise with project teams and engineers to author Data Modules.

Skills

Degree in STEM

Experience in Engineering

Knowledge of technical documentation

Strong communication skills

Education

Degree in a relevant STEM field

Tools

XML

SGML

RTX Eagle

PTC Arbortext

Adobe Framemaker

Job description

Job Title : Technical Information Engineer

Location : New Malden or Frimley. 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 £51,000 dependent on skills and experience

What You’ll Be Doing

• Generate and update XML and SGML based technical documentation accordingly to allow our customers to operate, maintain, diagnose and repair Combat Systems equipment
• Review technical documentation for quality and completeness and ensure this is delivered on time to our customers
• Prepare accompanying delivery documentation for customer deliveries
• Working within the documentation team and liaising with project teams and engineers to author Data Modules
• Creating new technical documentation and amending existing technical documentation, ensuring all information is up-to-date and accurate
• Working closely with engineers to gather information, including design drawings, to fully understand the impact that changes have on technical documentation
• Interpreting engineering data, and where appropriate, querying data to ensure correct and accurate interpretation.

Your skills and experiences

• Degree qualified in a STEM related discipline or equivalent working experience
• Previous experience in an Engineering environment
• Knowledge of technical documentation and / or ILS disciplines
• Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise with stakeholders at various levels

Desirable

• Exposure to XML or SGML
• Experience using RTX Eagle, or PTC Arbortext, or Adobe Framemaker would be an advantage

Benefits

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Supportability Engineering Team

You’ll be joining a dedicated team of five highly experienced engineers who collaborate closely to deliver accurate, high-quality technical information. As part of this supportive and knowledgeable group, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from industry experts and progress into a more senior role as your skills develop.

Working under the guidance of the Principal Technical Author, you’ll collaborate with our existing team of Technical Authors and ILS Engineers. Together, you’ll gather and interpret design data, verify technical details, and produce precise XML-based documentation that meets current standards and customer deadlines. This is a fast-paced environment where attention to detail and teamwork are key to success.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

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 : 18th December 2025 . Interviews will take place w / c 5th January 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.