Technical Publication - Support Engineer

BAE Systems; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

BAE Systems is seeking a Technical Publication - Support Engineer to join their Support Engineering team in Barrow. This role involves creating technical documentation for submarines and requires a strong background in technical authorship. The position offers opportunities for skills development and progression within an inclusive culture that values diversity and integrity.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Employee assistance programme

Cycle2work

Employee discounts

Annual incentive potential

Qualifications

• Experience in a Technical Authoring or Technical Illustrator role.
• Full understanding of user guides and documentation standards.
• Ability to create documentation to a defined specification.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Principal Engineer for training aid documents.
• Produce manuals for safe operation of submarine systems.
• Interpret technical data for damage control documentation.

Skills

Ability to work with multiple sources

Technical Authoring experience

Engineering environment experience

Understanding of document production standards

Tools

Quicksilver / Broadvision

Job description

Job Description - Technical Publication - Support Engineer (00127461)

Technical Publication - Support Engineer - 00127461

Job Title: Technical Publication - Support Engineer

Location: Barrow - On Site

What you’ll be doing:

• Providing input/support to the Principal Engineer to aid in the production, management, verification and validation of Training Aid Books (TAB), Composite Diagrams (CD) and Damage Control Headquarters (DCHQ) Documentation
• Constructing procedural documents for all classes of UK Submarines, both in-service and future platforms
• Producing manuals for the safe operation of all systems and equipment, including hotel services, weapons, combat systems and propulsion systems
• Working alongside other Support Engineering teams to provide support and interpretation of Technical Information from external suppliers and the Interactive Electronic Technical Publication (IETP)
• Interpreting technical data including (but not limited to) drawings, manufacturers handbooks and design safety justifications to produce Damage Control Documentation

Your skills and experiences:

• Ability to work with multiple and varied sources of information to create technical documentation to a defined specification
• Experience in a Technical Authoring or Technical Illustrator role or similar environment
• Experience of working within an engineering environment
• Full understanding of the use of user guides and standards relating to document and illustration production
• Previous experience with the Quicksilver / Broadvision Technical Authoring software

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive

The Technical Publications Team:

As an Engineer – Support Engineering, you will be working for a team responsible for creation of Technical Publications within the larger Support Engineering department utilising (and improving) existing Technical Documentation production processes. You will work with a variety of engineering data in a challenging environment but, you will contribute directly towards to the end product Submarine. There will be opportunities for you to develop your skills and progress further with the team

We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

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, and 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.

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.