Engineering Consultant - Support Engineering

DescriptionJob Title: Engineering Consultant - Support EngineeringLocation: Barrow-In-Furness or Filton, hybridSalary:CompetitiveWho we are:Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions, shaping a safer future for all of us. From the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space, there's no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.What you will be doing:In this role, you'll lead the development and implementation of engineering-led data strategies that enable evidence-based decision-making, optimise asset performance, and reduce support costs across the lifecycle of major submarine programmes. You'll play a key role in defining how engineering and sustainment data is governed, integrated,
and leveraged to support long-term operational success. Working closely with engineering teams, IM&T, and enterprise stakeholders, you'll help create a seamless digital thread from design through to in-service support, ensuring engineering data frameworks align with technical, safety, and contractual standards.Core duties:Lead the development and implementation of engineering-driven data strategies to support lifecycle sustainment and optimisationDefine the data, tools, and digital platforms required to meet engineering and supportability needsEstablish frameworks for data quality, integrity, traceability, and compliance with engineering and safety standardsDrive integration across PLM, ERP, LSAR, reliability, safety, and analytics environmentsCollaborate with engineering leads, IM&T, and wider stakeholders to embed lifecycle-focused data practicesSupport the delivery of engineering transformation initiatives focused on digital capability and data exploitationEssential Skills:Degree
qualified in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems, or equivalent technical disciplineExperience in through-life engineering, supportability engineering, or digital engineering within defence or similarly complex engineering environmentsProven experience leading engineering-driven change or transformation involving digital tools and data exploitationUnderstanding of engineering data management principles and lifecycle support requirementsKnowledge of the CADMID lifecycle, support engineering principles, and relevant MOD/Def-Stan standardsExperience delivering engineering data integration initiatives from governance through to analytics and decision supportThe Information Knowledge Management Transition to Support Team:This is a newly created and highly strategic role focused on shaping the future of data management across our Submarine programmes. As the fleet enters service, the focus is evolving from initial Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) data towards