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# Configuration & Data Manager

- **Company:** BAE Systems
- **Location:** Alton, UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Big Data, Data Integrity, Information Management, Requirements Management, Jama (Software), DOORS (Software), Safety Critical Systems, Data Management
- **Published:** June 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.co.uk/jobad/gb6d46269e8305c1385af589361b82843f

## About the Role

* Proven experience in Configuration and Data Management within complex engineering or regulated environments (space, aerospace, defence, or similar).
 * Strong understanding of change control, requirements management, and configuration baselining.
 * Experience working with requirement management tools (e.g. Jama Connect, IBM DOORS or equivalent).
 * Familiarity with Product Assurance and Systems Engineering processes.
 * Ability to interface with multiple stakeholders across projects and functions.
 * Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain control across large datasets and documentation sets.
 * Experience, understanding and participation of project lifecycle reviews, such as Design Reviews and Verification Control Boards.

Desirable Requirements

 * Familiarity with ECSS-M-ST-40C Rev 1 - Configuration and information management (Desirable).
 * Experience within space programmes or safety critical systems.

## Description

* Provide Configuration and Data Management expertise to space programmes and projects across the full lifecycle, from delivery phase kick-off through post-launch operations and disposal.
 * Ensure effective control of requirements, design data, documentation, configuration baselines, and change throughout the project lifecycle.
 * Operate within the Space Business Unit, supporting multiple concurrent projects and programmes as required.
 * Establish and maintain robust, compliant configuration and data management practices aligned with project and business unit standards.
 * Enable clear definition, traceability, and status visibility of configured items, including as-built configurations.
 * Support project teams by ensuring configuration and data integrity across engineering, assurance, and delivery activities.
 * Act as a key contributor to project governance by supporting reviews, milestones, and change control processes.
 * Focus on project-based Configuration and Data Management activities within a complex, regulated engineering environment.


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