Vacancy detail

Principal Support Engineer (Technical Publications)

£51,000 - £61,000 GBP

Hybrid WORKING

Location: Bristol, South West – United Kingdom Type: Permanent

Role: Principal Support Engineer – Technical Publications

Location: Greater Bristol Area

Salary: £51,000 – £61,000 (depending on experience)

Security Clearance: Currently hold or are eligible to obtain SC Clearance, with a willingness to undergo DV Clearance in the future.

Working Arrangement: Hybrid – 3 days per week on site, with flexibility required based on project needs. On-site presence will be essential during initial training.

 

A leading defence organisation is seeking a Principal Support Engineer to manage the production of Interactive Electronic Technical Publications (IETPs) for a major UK submarine programme. This is a key role within a wider technical publications team supporting multiple submarine classes.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the IETP Production Team, ensuring all deliverables meet contractual requirements.
  • Act as the primary liaison with the customer and user community.
  • Oversee production planning, quality control, and delivery.
  • Identify and implement process efficiency improvements.

 

Required Skills and Experience

  • Degree in engineering or equivalent industry/HM Forces experience.
  • Experience in technical publications/support within a defence programme.
  • Working knowledge of IETP/IETM and ASD S1000D.
  • Familiarity with Defence Standards (Def Stan 00-60 / 00-600).
  • Strong communication skills for stakeholder engagement and reporting.

 

Desirable

  • Experience with trilogi software (trilogiBuild, trilogiView, trilogiReview).
  • Knowledge of submarine or surface ship platforms.

 

Benefits

  • Competitive pension scheme and enhanced annual leave.
  • Company-contributed share incentive plan.
  • Flexible working options and employee discounts.
  • Access to wellbeing support and Cycle2Work scheme.
  • Potential eligibility for annual incentives and relocation support.

 

Additional Information

  • Applicants must meet baseline security clearance requirements.
  • Higher levels of vetting may require 5–10 years of UK residency.

Reference: AMC/JWH/SETP1

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