Data & Configuration Management Specialist

Salary: £50,000 - 90,000 per year

Requirements

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

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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.

last updated 31 week of 2026