Job Title: Principal Engineer Operating Documentation

Location: Barrow-In-Furness or Filton. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: Competitive

What youll be doing:

• Providing input and support to the Technical Documentation Manager to aid in the production and management of Operating Documentation and Damage Control 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, propulsion systems and command guidance
• Providing technical Verification and Validation of all forms of Operating Documentation and Damage Control Documentation
• 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 for the production of Operating Documentation and Damage Control Documentation

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Experience of working on or with Royal Navy Submarines, particularly as part of the Ship Control or Tactical Picture Organisations
• Ability to work with multiple and varied sources of information to create technical documentation to a defined specification
• Experience in interpreting various sources of design, engineering, procedural and OEM information to produce viable Operating Information

Desirable:

• HNC / HND / equivalent or higher in an engineering discipline
• Experience of working in a Technical Publications or similar environment
• Competent with Microsoft products to a level applicable to the role, especially Word, Access and Excel

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 Technical Publications team:

Join a dynamic and growing department where your expertise in technical documentation will play a crucial role in long-term, high-impact projects. As Principal Engineer, youll be part of a collaborative team of 10 skilled Technical Authors, working on innovative engineering initiatives that shape the future.

This role offers a structured training and development plan, ensuring that you gain the skills and experience needed for career progression, making you an integral part of our succession plan. We actively support further education within engineering disciplines, helping you expand your technical expertise and leadership potential.