Technical Publications Engineer
Location: Amesbury, England, United Kingdom
Role Type: Permanent – Full Time
Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits
Role ID: SF19802
At QinetiQ, we are creating the future through cutting‑edge defence technology and innovation. Join us as a Technical Publications Engineer at our Boscombe Down site to work with pioneering technology alongside brilliant minds.
The Role
As a Technical Publications Engineer, you will ensure QinetiQ delivers documentation of the highest standard for the Aviation Engineering Centre’s integration tasks. You will develop and maintain our Technical Publications capability, driving cultural change in engineering delivery and applying thought leadership and lean methods to meet growth targets.
Responsibilities
- Support multi‑disciplinary teams to develop and deliver Technical Publications for each project
- Establish and maintain professional relationships with the Project Management Organisation (PMO) functions
- Assist teams in generating concepts and proposals and producing clear solutions and bids through Solution Technical Delivery Plans
- Uplift and sustain the quality of execution and output through Continuing Improvement
- Promote a culture of due diligence throughout execution and output to maintain compliance with quality and regulatory obligations
Essential Experience
- Recognised as a time‑served Technical Publications Engineer/Leader with strong aerospace documentation background
- Able to apply internal and external business factors to influence decision‑making
- Capable of working independently and providing guidance on tasks of varied complexity
- Professional and assertive communicator, able to conduct formal reviews of technical publications documents and tasks
- Knowledge of wider aviation industry practice and general engineering best practice enabling cultural shifts
- Highly experienced in technical publications, ideally for both military and civil platforms through personal delivery in the field
Essential Qualifications
- HNC/HND/Degree in an appropriate engineering subject coupled with commensurate experience in technical publications
- Typically 8+ years of in‑depth and extensive experience in technical publications and development of technical publications documents for aerospace applications
We value diversity and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply if they meet the required experience and show a willingness to learn.
This role is 37 hours per week, based at Boscombe Down, with a minimum average site attendance of four days per week.
Benefits
- Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
- Generous holiday allowance, with option to purchase additional days
- Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
- Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and more
- Support for Armed Forces community with Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
- Volunteering opportunities to help charities and local community
Eligibility & Security
Applicants must be eligible for SC clearance. Certain roles may require additional restrictions such as nationality or prior nationalities.
