Technical Author

Job Title: Technical Author

Location: Portsmouth Naval Base

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

Referral Scheme: £1,000

Grade: GG09

You’re expected to have completed 12 months in role prior to applying for an advertised vacancy and you should also discuss the internal opportunity with your line manager to ensure sustained business continuity and to further support your career development.

We know there may be exceptional individual circumstances that impact this, in the first instance please discuss this with your line manager.

If you don’t feel you can talk to your line manager, you can contact your HRBP.

PLEASE NOTE: Should you be invited for interview; you acknowledge that the Recruitment team will contact you and your line manager regarding your application for this opportunity.

Job Description:

The Technical Author role will involve researching, developing, writing and reviewing technical information, providing guidance for new and existing service publications used by both UK and overseas customers.

This is an excellent opportunity, which would suit either an existing Technical Author, or an ex-UK Military Services maintainer, who can supplement their existing knowledge of military systems and equipment with the authorship training that BAE Systems can provide.

Core duties:

• You will create new technical documentation for Royal Navy publications such as Books of Reference (BRs), and Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs) and amending/reviewing existing technical documentation, ensuring all information is up-to-date and accurate.Y
• You will work closely with Supportability/Design Engineers and equipment manufacturers to gather information including design drawings and installation guidance, to fully understand the impact the removals, additions and alterations have on technical documentation
• You will interpret engineering data, and where appropriate, querying and validating data, to ensure correct and accurate interpretation
• You will work with the Illustrators to produce supporting technical graphics

Essential Skills:

• You will have either a proven background in technical authoring, or military engineering experience, for instance Ex-Royal Navy operator/maintainer in any of the following disciplines: Mechanical / electrical power and propulsion, electronics, weapons, sensors or navigation systems
• You will have awareness or exposure to Royal Navy Books of Reference (BRs), Weapon and Marine Engineering Guides, and other service publications and Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs) – viewed in trilogiView. Understanding of military of civilian authoring standards
• You will be computer literate with a sound knowledge of Microsoft Office products or a exposure user of any of the following: Adobe FrameMaker (Structured & Unstructured), Arbortext S1000D editor or Eagle EPS, or similar toolsets. Where needed, training can be provided

The Technical Documentation & Information (Legacy) Team:

This role offers diverse day-today activities within a cohesive, friendly and collaborative team. Future career development could include progression into a Senior Technical Author position or other opportunities within the Supportability Engineering service hub.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, who are BAE Systems employees and have been in their current role for 12 months or longer.

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: 16th November 2026

Job Title: Technical Author

Location: Portsmouth Naval Base

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

Referral Scheme: £1,000

Grade: GG09

You’re expected to have completed 12 months in role prior to applying for an advertised vacancy and you should also discuss the internal opportunity with your line manager to ensure sustained business continuity and to further support your career development.

We know there may be exceptional individual circumstances that impact this, in the first instance please discuss this with your line manager.

If you don’t feel you can talk to your line manager, you can contact your HRBP.

PLEASE NOTE: Should you be invited for interview; you acknowledge that the Recruitment team will contact you and your line manager regarding your application for this opportunity.

Job Description:

The Technical Author role will involve researching, developing, writing and reviewing technical information, providing guidance for new and existing service publications used by both UK and overseas customers.

This is an excellent opportunity, which would suit either an existing Technical Author, or an ex-UK Military Services maintainer, who can supplement their existing knowledge of military systems and equipment with the authorship training that BAE Systems can provide.

Core duties:

• You will create new technical documentation for Royal Navy publications such as Books of Reference (BRs), and Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs) and amending/reviewing existing technical documentation, ensuring all information is up-to-date and accurate.Y
• You will work closely with Supportability/Design Engineers and equipment manufacturers to gather information including design drawings and installation guidance, to fully understand the impact the removals, additions and alterations have on technical documentation
• You will interpret engineering data, and where appropriate, querying and validating data, to ensure correct and accurate interpretation
• You will work with the Illustrators to produce supporting technical graphics

Essential Skills:

• You will have either a proven background in technical authoring, or military engineering experience, for instance Ex-Royal Navy operator/maintainer in any of the following disciplines: Mechanical / electrical power and propulsion, electronics, weapons, sensors or navigation systems
• You will have awareness or exposure to Royal Navy Books of Reference (BRs), Weapon and Marine Engineering Guides, and other service publications and Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs) – viewed in trilogiView. Understanding of military of civilian authoring standards
• You will be computer literate with a sound knowledge of Microsoft Office products or a exposure user of any of the following: Adobe FrameMaker (Structured & Unstructured), Arbortext S1000D editor or Eagle EPS, or similar toolsets. Where needed, training can be provided

The Technical Documentation & Information (Legacy) Team:

This role offers diverse day-today activities within a cohesive, friendly and collaborative team. Future career development could include progression into a Senior Technical Author position or other opportunities within the Supportability Engineering service hub.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, who are BAE Systems employees and have been in their current role for 12 months or longer.

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: 16th November 2026