Job Title:  Technical Publications Engineer

Package:  Competitive Salary + Benefits

Role ID:    SF19802

Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting-edge defence technology to ground-breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Technical Publications Engineer at our Boscombe Down site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.

The Role
As a Technical Publications Engineer, you will be responsible for assuring that QinetiQ maintains the highest standards for delivery output of documentation associated with the integration tasks undertaken by the Aviation Engineering Centre. We are looking for a professional, enthusiastic and motivated individual to help us develop and maintain our Technical Publications capability in readiness for growth in our core and new business.

Day-to-day, you’ll drive cultural change in Engineering delivery to ensure that the Aviation Engineering Centre is able to meet its strategic growth targets by applying thought leadership and lean, innovative methods. The Technical Publications Engineer will be a recognised expert within their field and will drive best practice and delivery excellence.

Your responsibilities will include:

• To support multi-disciplinary teams to develop and deliver Technical Publications for each required project
• To establish and maintain Professional relationships with the Project Management Organisation (PMO) functions
• To support teams generating concepts and proposals, assisting in the production of clear solutions and bids through Solution Technical Delivery Plans
• To uplift and sustain through Continuing Improvement, the quality of execution and output from the Technical Publications field of delivery
• To establish and maintain a culture of due diligence throughout execution and output of technical publications activities to maintain compliance with quality and regulatory obligations

Essential experience of the Technical Publications Engineer:

• Recognised as a time served Technical Publications Engineer/Leader with a strong background and understanding in aerospace documentation
• Able to apply internal and external business factors to influence decision making
• Ability to work independently, influence and provide guidance and direction on tasks of varied complexity
• Professional and assertive communicator and able to conduct formal reviews of technical publications documents and tasks
• Knowledge and experience of wider Aviation industry practice and general Engineering best practice that will enable cultural shift in ways of working
• Highly experienced in technical publications, ideally for both military and civil platforms, through personal delivery in the field.

Essential qualifications for the Technical Publications Engineer:

• HNC / HND / Degree in an appropriate Engineering subject matter coupled with commensurate experience in technical publications
• In depth and extensive experience (typically 8+ years) in technical publications and the development of technical publications documents in support of aerospace applications

We value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you. 

This role is 37 hours per week based at our Boscombe Down site with a minimum average site attendance of four days per week.

Boscombe Down

MOD Boscombe Down is a unique operational site featuring the longest military runway in the UK. Primarily focusing on providing testing, evaluation and support services for aviation and aerospace systems. Renowned for its extensive flight-testing capabilities the site plays a vital role in the UK’s aviation defence contributing to the development, testing and airworthiness of military aircraft enhancing operational readiness and effectiveness.

Why Join QinetiQ?

As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.

As a QinetiQ employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experiences enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture. www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq

Our Benefits

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Generous holiday allowance, with the 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 much more
• We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
• Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community

Our Recruitment Process:

We want to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and we aspire to bring out the best in our candidates by creating an environment where everyone feels valued, heard and supported.  If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your Recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed, applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which means factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.

Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.

UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

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