Throughlife Support and Information Engineer

BAE Systems; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company in the UK is seeking a Throughlife Support and Information Engineer to generate technical publications for Fast Jet aircraft and provide technical support to customers. The ideal candidate has military aircraft maintainer experience and an HNC/HND in a relevant subject. This role offers a competitive salary and flexible working arrangements, contributing to high-quality support for both UK and export customers. Skills in IT and knowledge of engineering principles are essential.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Military aircraft maintainer experience or experience in generating technical data.
• Excellent working knowledge of engineering principles and product lifecycle.
• Experience proficient in configuration control.

Responsibilities

• Generate technical publications for Fast Jet aircraft.
• Provide customer support for technical queries.
• Ensure quality assurance of publications.

Skills

Military aircraft maintainer experience

Engineering principles knowledge

Technical information handling

Proficiency in IT skills

Education

HNC/HND in relevant subject

Undergraduate degree in STEM subject

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Siemens PLM Teamcentre

Raytheon EAGLE

Job description

Job title: Throughlife Support and Information Engineer

Location: Warton - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: £42,850+ depending on experience

What you’ll be doing:

• Generating technical publications as part of an Air Document Set to support the safe operation and maintenance of Fast Jet aircraft in-service
• Providing customer support to respond to in-service technical queries and manage the closure of information request forms
• Interpreting engineering source data, collaborating with system design teams and integrated logistic support to ensure technical publications are delivered as part of an integrated support solution
• Ensuring quality assurance of publications in accordance ASD S1000D specification, ASD-STE100, local styleguide and Military Airworthiness Authority regulations
• Generating and collaborating with the wider team on work instructions and to support the continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS)
• Developing future ways of working, utilising emerging technology for digital engineering and advanced information systems

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Military aircraft maintainer experience or experience in technical publications/generating technical data
• Excellent working knowledge of engineering principles and the product lifecycle
• Experience handling technical information and proficient in the discipline of configuration control
• HNC/HND in a relevant subject or equivalent experience within relevant engineering discipline
• Proficiency in IT skills and strong interpersonal skills

Desirable:

• Knowledge and understanding of an Interactive Electronic Technical Publication (IETP), ASD S1000D, AvP70 and Common Source Database- (CSDB)
• Knowledge of Atlassian software suite including Jira and Confluence
• Knowledge of Siemens PLM Teamcentre or Raytheon EAGLE toolsets
• Undergraduate degree in a STEM subject

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 Fast Jet Support Team:

The Technical Information Service, Fast Jet Support team at Warton plays a critical role in delivering high-quality Technical Publications and approved data to both UK and export customers. As part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, integrity, and merit, the team supports the Air business by embracing an increasingly digital and systems engineering approach. Team members contribute across the full lifecycle of aircraft support, offering opportunities for those with experience in through-life support within military sectors, as well as engineers and support personnel from commercial aerospace and related industries, including maritime and land. The team provides a collaborative environment where skills and expertise are recognised, developed, and empowered to make a real impact on operational capability.

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.

Closing Date: 28th 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.