Training Technical Authority

BAE Systems; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence technology company is seeking a Training Technical Authority located in Portsmouth and Filton. The role involves overseeing the design and safety of defence training solutions while leading teams of designers. Candidates should have a degree or equivalent experience and strong communication skills. The company offers hybrid working, competitive salary up to £60,000, and various employee benefits including share plans and health discounts. Closing date for applications is 27th January 2026.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Experience in successful application of Life Cycle Management requirements.
• Experience of operating within a regulated Safety and Quality Management System.
• Record of experience in technical leadership.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the design, quality, and safety of a defined portfolio of Defence training solutions.
• Act as the technical lead for teams of training and media designers.
• Support proposal development and customer-facing reviews.

Skills

Working knowledge of the Defence Systems Approach to Training (DSAT)

Proficient communicator in both oral and writing forms

Ability to obtain chartered status

Education

Degree qualified in an appropriate discipline

Job description

Job Description - Training Technical Authority (00133372)

Training Technical Authority - 00133372

Job Title: Training Technical Authority

Location: Portsmouth & Filton – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: Up to £60,000 dependent on skills and experience

What you’ll be doing:

• Accountable for the design, quality, and safety of a defined portfolio of Defence training solutions, incorporating all materials, methods, and media
• Act as the technical lead for teams of training and media designers, working closely with the Analysis and Design Portfolio Engineering and Project Managers
• Support the wider training team in proposal development, bid activities, acceptance, integration, and design certification of training solutions
• Represent BAE Systems at customer-facing reviews of training solution artefacts throughout their development lifecycle
• Provide technical support to the Analysis & Design Portfolio System Design Authority on all matters relating to training

Your skills and experiences:

• Working knowledge of the Defence Systems Approach to Training (DSAT) and its practicable application
• Proficient communicator in both oral and writing forms
• Degree qualified in an appropriate discipline, or an equivalent level of competence and record of experience
• Chartership or the ability to obtain chartered status
• Life Cycle Management requirements and processes and experience in their successful application & Experience of operating within a regulated Safety and Quality Management System

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

Analysis & Design Team:

The Analysis and Design Team consists of 60+ training professionals who are responsible for the analysis , design, development, and delivery of the multiple training solutions necessary to equip military personnel with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to successfully command, operate and maintain their equipment’s. Examples of the equipment’s for which we are currently undertaking analysis and design activities for a range of major Royal Navy & International Platforms.

As a Technical Authority you will provide the technical leadership over a small portfolio of training solutions, each with their own team of media and training designers, throughout their development lifecycle. This includes developing costed proposal, setting out the design vision for each, overseeing the development of each solution with a critical eye on safety and quality, presiding over customer facing working groups to progressively assure the training solution and ultimately supporting integration and acceptance of them.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date

27th January 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.