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# Engineering Consultant - Support Engineering

- **Company:** BAE Systems
- **Location:** Barrow-in-Furness, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, Information Systems, Data Integration, Decision Support Systems, Knowledge Management, Web Platforms, Data Management
- **Published:** September 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.co.uk/job/gb5ba44ee4ac943f2b4fc0d5c021e74c85/eaa

## About the Role

* Degree qualified in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems, or equivalent technical discipline
 * Experience in through-life engineering, supportability engineering, or digital engineering within defence or similarly complex engineering environments
 * Proven experience leading engineering-driven change or transformation involving digital tools and data exploitation
 * Understanding of engineering data management principles and lifecycle support requirements
 * Knowledge of the CADMID lifecycle, support engineering principles, and relevant MOD/Def-Stan standards
 * Experience delivering engineering data integration initiatives from governance through to analytics and decision support

## Description

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 optimisation
 * Define the data, tools, and digital platforms required to meet engineering and supportability needs
 * Establish frameworks for data quality, integrity, traceability, and compliance with engineering and safety standards
 * Drive integration across PLM, ERP, LSAR, reliability, safety, and analytics environments
 * Collaborate with engineering leads, IM&T, and wider stakeholders to embed lifecycle-focused data practices
 * Support the delivery of engineering transformation initiatives focused on digital capability and data exploitation


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