Engineering Consultant (Through Life Data Strategy) at BAE Systems

Coventry, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Feb, 26

Salary

61000.0

Posted On

20 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Engineering, Data Strategy, Data Management, Digital Engineering, Supportability Engineering, Data Integration, Analytics, Compliance, Asset Performance, Decision Making, Data Quality, Lifecycle Management, PLM, ERP, Reliability, Safety

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

Job Title: Engineering Consultant (Through Life Data Strategy) Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Filton, Brough, Coventry. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: £57,000-61,000 dependant on experience What you’ll be doing: Lead the development and implementation of engineering-driven data strategies to enable evidence-based decision-making, asset performance optimisation, and reduced support costs Define, in collaboration with support engineering disciplines, the data, tools, and platforms required to meet engineering and sustainment needs Establish and oversee frameworks for data quality, integrity, traceability, and compliance with technical, safety, and contractual standards Drive integration across PLM, ERP, LSAR, reliability, safety, and analytics environments to create a seamless digital thread from design through to in-service support Partner with engineering leads, IM&T, and enterprise stakeholders to embed lifecycle-focused data practices and demonstrate value to the MOD and wider business Your skills and experiences: Essential: Degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems or equivalent technical discipline Demonstrable experience in through-life engineering, supportability engineering or digital engineering in defence or similarly multi-layered engineering domains Proven record of leading engineering-driven change or transformation involving digital tools and data exploitation Desirable: In-depth knowledge of the CADMID lifecycle, support engineering principles and relevant MOD/Def-Stan standards Experience guiding engineering data integration initiatives from capture and governance through to analytics and decision support Benefits: 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. The Information Knowledge Management Transition to Support team: This is a newly created and highly strategic role, focused on shaping the future of data management for our Submarine programmes. As the fleet enters service, our focus is shifting from initial Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) data to the ongoing management and sustainment of data throughout the full lifecycle, spanning more than 30 years. You will play a pivotal role in defining and delivering the strategy and framework that make this possible. Working at the forefront of a major growth area for BAE Systems, you will lead the development of a through-life data strategy that ensures the business is positioned for long-term success. This is an opportunity to directly influence how engineering and support data are structured, governed, and leveraged across the lifecycle of some of the UK’s most advanced engineering programmes. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. 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. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, who are BAE Systems employees and have been in their current role for 12 months or longer. 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: 3rd December 2025 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. #LI-GV1 #LI-Hybrid

Responsibilities

Lead the development and implementation of engineering-driven data strategies to enable evidence-based decision-making and asset performance optimisation. Establish frameworks for data quality and compliance while driving integration across various engineering environments.