Submarine Technical Documentation Engineer

Job description

Job Title: Submarine Technical Documentation Engineer

Location: Bristol

Role Type: Permanent

Salary: £50,000 - £61,500 per annum depending on experience

Our client, an established aerospace & defence manufacturing firm in Bristol, require an experienced Submarine Technical Documentation Engineer to join their multi-disciplined team.

An ideal role for Royal Navy Submarine Service leavers with Ship Control experience, with TX in the next 3-6 months.

** Please note we can only consider sole UK Nationals due to security clearance restrictions **

What the role of the Submarine Technical Documentation Engineer entails:

Some of the main duties of the Submarine Technical Documentation Engineer will include:

• Providing input and support to the Technical Documentation Manager to aid in the production and management of Submarine Operating Documentation
• Constructing procedural documents for all classes of UK Submarines, both in-service and future platforms
• Producing procedures for the safe operation of all Submarine systems and equipment, including Ship’s services, weapons, combat systems and command guidance information
• Interpreting technical data including (but not limited to) drawings, manufacturers handbooks and design safety justifications for the production of Submarine Operating Documentation
• Providing technical Verification and Validation of all forms of Operating 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)

What experience you need to be the successful Submarine Technical Documentation Engineer:

Essential:

• Experience of working on or with Royal Navy Submarines, particularly as part of the Ship Control Organisation
• 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

This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Submarine Technical Documentation Engineer to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out!

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Greater Bristol Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

19-01-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English