Data & Configuration Management Specialist

• We will manage, maintain, and control large volumes of data and technical documentation, ensuring accuracy, traceability, and accessibility.
• We will use advanced Microsoft Excel and other data management tools to analyse, track, and report on key information.
• We will support and administer engineering change processes, ensuring all changes are documented, controlled, and implemented in line with established procedures.
• We will apply structured change management practices to maintain integrity across documentation and systems.
• We will maintain and improve configuration management processes and systems, ensuring alignment with business and regulatory requirements.
• We will build and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders across engineering, project management, and operations teams.
• We will ensure compliance with internal processes, quality standards, and security requirements.
• We will identify opportunities to improve data handling, reporting, and configuration control processes.

Technologies:

• Excel
• Support
• SAP
• Security
• DevOps

• We need proven experience managing large volumes of engineering or technical data and documentation within a regulated or high-assurance environment.
• We need advanced proficiency in MS Excel, including data analysis, complex formulas, pivot tables, and reporting, plus familiarity with enterprise data systems.
• We need experience working with engineering change management processes in a controlled environment.
• We need a strong understanding of configuration management principles, processes, and systems, such as CMII or equivalent frameworks.
• We need the ability to build effective working relationships across multidisciplinary defence teams and stakeholders.
• We need excellent analytical skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• We need the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, programme-driven environment.
• Desirable: experience in defence, aerospace, or government programmes.
• Desirable: familiarity with PLM and/or document management systems such as Siemens Teamcenter, Windchill, or SAP.
• Desirable: knowledge of relevant standards such as DEF STANs, ISO 10007, or AQAP.
• Desirable: experience supporting in-service support or lifecycle management programmes.

We are Raytheon UK, a leader in defence and aerospace technology, working across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace to solve complex customer challenges and deliver defence, digital, and training transformation solutions. This is a permanent hybrid role based in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, with a minimum of three days a week on site. We offer a competitive salary, contributory pension scheme, life assurance, 25 days holiday plus public holidays, a discretionary bonus scheme, flexible benefits, enhanced sick pay, and enhanced family-friendly policies. Our work culture includes a 37-hour working week, early Friday finish, remote and hybrid working opportunities, up to five paid volunteering days each year, and a flexible approach focused on output. We employ around 2,000 people across major UK sites and are committed to investing in British careers and technology development.