Job Description

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BDUK is a subsidiary of the Boeing Company and currently employs over 2,100 people in the UK. We are responsible for delivering several exciting contracts to our UK defence customers including new capabilities like the E-7 AEW&C and the P-8A Maritime Patrol Aircraft, Autonomous Systems, C4ISR Services, Support for the Chinook & Apache Fleets, Logistic Information Services and Training Services and are very much in a growth phase.



BDUK engineering function operates a matrix organisation consisting of engineering departments that deliver technical skills, expertise and products into our programmes. This role will be in the Product Support Engineering Department. The Department consists of the following technical areas:

Reliability Centered Maintenance Analysis Reliability and Maintainability Logistic Support Analysis Engineering Data Exploitation Obsolescence Management Technical Publications Product Support Engineering.


You will be required to lead in establishing support requirements, costs, technical objectives, definitions, statement of work break-down, reports, master schedule, program implementation and integration plans. Leads in the creation of estimates in support of proposal activities and research and development efforts. Monitors process development and coordination of activities to ensure technical data and procedures are documented and current. Creates and leads presentations, status reviews, and monitors execution of support programs. Reviews program and engineering change proposals and assesses product support impact.


You will regularly contribute to the development of new job practices, techniques and standards. Recognised as a subject matter expert within the department/organisation. Develop solutions to complex problems that require ingenuity and innovation. Ensures solutions are consistent with the organisation objectives.


At times you will effect decisions that are long lasting and heavily influence the future course of the organisation. Errors in judgment or failure to achieve results may result in the significant expenditure of company resources.


You will serve as subject matter expert to management and special external spokesperson for the organisation on major matters pertaining to its policies, plans and objectives.


Additionally you will be required to organize, review and edit technical publications, documentation, and related data. Gather and analyse customer requirements to understand scope and required elements. Reviews technical support publications for grammatical errors, format and style per guidelines. Recommend content edits to improve clarity, impact, flow, meaning, and readability. Research source data to verify support publications are technically accurate. Participates in reviews of draft technical documentation. Manages data used in the publishing process. Maintains document configuration, data files, and archives. Contributes to establishing standards and guidelines for technical document structure and format.


The job role will encompass leading the Publications team and supporting them om their day to day execution of the UK Apache AH Mk 2 publications deliverables to meet the contract requirements associated with the Unsatisfactory Features Report (UFR) (MoD F765), generation of amendments and updates to the UK Apache AH Mk 2 Air System Document Set.


The successful candidate will lead the Apache AH Mk 2 Publications team to ensure First Time Quality is applied to all publication updates and that they comply with quality management system requirements. This post will require interface between the customer and other key stakeholders therefore good communication skills are essential.


Key Skills required:

Leadership & Team Management:

Proven ability to lead and mentor a technical publications team, driving high performance and ensuring delivery of quality outputs.

Customer Engagement & Communication:

Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate with the MoD and other stakeholders, confidently managing expectations and pushing back when necessary.

Project & Program Management:

Expertise in developing support requirements, cost estimates, master schedules, and program implementation plans. Skilled in monitoring progress, managing risks, and ensuring contract compliance.

Technical Publications Expertise:

Deep knowledge of technical documentation processes, standards, and quality management systems, including document configuration, version control, and archival.

Attention to Detail & Quality Assurance:

Ability to review and edit technical publications for grammar, format, style, clarity, and technical accuracy, ensuring First Time Quality.

Standards Development & Process Improvement:

Experience contributing to the development of new job practices, documentation standards, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Problem Solving & Innovation:

Capacity to develop innovative solutions to complex problems, balancing technical accuracy with organizational objectives.

Subject Matter Expertise:

Recognized authority in technical publications, able to serve as a spokesperson and advisor on policies, plans, and objectives.

Change & Configuration Management:

Skilled in managing engineering change proposals and assessing their impact on product support and documentation.

Digital Tools & Data Management:

Familiarity with digital publishing tools, data management systems, and cloud-based delivery platforms is advantageous.

Ideal Experience:

Technical Publications Leadership:

Several years leading technical publications or documentation teams, preferably within aerospace or defense sectors.

Aerospace/Defense Industry Knowledge:

Experience with military aircraft documentation, ideally with Apache AH Mk 2 or similar platforms.

Standards & Compliance:

Hands-on experience with aerospace documentation standards (e.g., MIL-SPEC, S1000D) and quality management systems.

Customer-Facing Roles:

Proven track record working directly with government or defense customers, managing contractual deliverables and customer relationships.

Project & Program Management:

Experience managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders, schedules, and budgets.

Ideally you will be educated to degree level in a relevant Engineering subject or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Essential to be able to obtain UK SC security clearance.

Applications for this position will be accepted until

Nov. 10, 2025

Export Control Requirements:

This is not an Export Control position.

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain United Kingdom Security Check.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

Day Shift (United Kingdom)

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.


We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world's most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.