Data Technician

QinetiQ; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense and technology company is seeking a Data Technician to support the GECO Mission Support System. In this role, you will verify and analyze NOTAM data, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in data production for customers. Ideal candidates will possess strong data processing abilities and a proactive approach in a collaborative team environment, contributing to essential mission systems in aviation.

Benefits

30 days paid holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Uncapped leave scheme

Private medical and dental insurance

Share Incentive Scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Annual profit and performance-related pay scheme

Generous death in service (£100k)

Company contributions into pension scheme

Business travel insurance

Role-specific training and financial assistance

Tax-efficient cycle to work scheme

Tax-efficient electric vehicle company car scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in flight operations or air traffic service environments advantageous.
• Ability to analyze and interpret aeronautical information.

Responsibilities

• Source and verify NOTAM data for distribution.
• Ensure data has been validated prior to distribution.
• Seek process improvements to enhance data production efficiency.

Skills

Knowledge of flight operations

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Qualifications within a numerical discipline

Job description

THE COMPANY

We are a highly innovative and rapidly growing defence and technology company that design, develop, and deliver some of the world’s most advanced defence related training, products, and services.

We were recently crowned Employer of the Year at the British Ex-Forces in Business Awards 2023 and are also proud to have been honoured with two Queen’s Awards for Enterprise in Innovation, for our next-generation GECO military mission planning system. We have been listed as one of the ‘100 Best Large Companies to Work For’ in the UK and Midlands by Best Companies several times as well as achieving ‘Best Companies 3 Star Accreditation’ and a rating of ‘world-class’ for our employee engagement on many occasions.

As part of a unique and specialist defence company, our friendly team consists of experienced and highly capable individuals, working together with a mature ‘can do’ work ethic. Our central business functions are located in an easily accessible, bright and modern head office to the west of Lincoln, alongside our mission systems team, while the majority of our operational specialists are embedded alongside our Defence customers.

THE ROLE

Our award-winning Mission Systems (MSN) team delivers some of the world’s most advanced aviation mission systems from within our office in Lincoln. As a result of our continued success and business expansion, we are delighted to offer an opportunity for a Data Technician to take on a business-critical role in the production of our flagship product, the GECO Mission Support System.

To support ongoing use of GECO Systems in the UK and overseas you will be responsible for sourcing and verifying country specific NOTAM (Notice to Air Missions) data. On an enduring basis you will undertake analysis, augmentation, filtering and distribution of NOTAMs data to Inzpire’s customers and will work with other members of the Mission Systems Team to ensure that all data has been appropriately validated prior to distribution. You will also seek to secure process improvements aimed at increasing the efficiency of the data production process whilst maintaining the accuracy/validity of the data output.

The role will also provide the opportunity to become involved in other aspects associated with the provision of system data to GECO System users and the more general technical Support they receive.

THE PERSON

We are looking for a proactive, flexible, and confident individual with excellent attention to detail and the discipline and commitment to produce consistent high-quality data outputs for our GECO customers. As part of a small highly skilled team, the responsibilities of the role will be necessarily focused on data administration. You will have a track record of activities involving data processing, analysis and verification evidencing an ability to focus and maintain output quality while working to defined timescales.

You will need to exhibit pragmatism in the use of Mission Systems processes as well as the ability to manage a number of concurrent tasks and deadlines. You will also be confident when liaising with both the team and external customers.

This role will be primarily focused on the processing of data for use by GECO System Customers. To be successful you will need:

• Knowledge of flight operations or air traffic service environments.
• An ability to understand, analyse and interpret aeronautical information and data.
• Proven computer skills, particularly with respect to the manipulation of data.
• To evidence an attention to detail in all aspects of work.
• Effective time management and an understanding of task prioritization.
• Good communication skills to ensure issues are reported clearly via the correct channels
• To be able to work in a team.

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications within a numerical discipline are considered useful but not essential

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Experience of working in a flight operations or air traffic service environments would be considered advantageous.

Due to the nature of elements of the role, the successful applicant mustbe a UK National and may be required to successfully complete National Security Vetting which may require criminal record, security service and credit reference checks; qualification will also normally require a minimum UK residency of at least 5 years.

HOW TO APPLY

If you have the required background and are interested in joining a high-performing team, supporting the delivery of exceptional award-winning products and services to our customers, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please click apply and follow the instructions to upload your CV.

Please note that we are part of the QinetiQ Group and you will be taken to the QinetiQ careers website in order to complete your application.

BENEFITS

• Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
• 30 days paid holiday plus 8 days bank holidays per year.
• Uncapped leave scheme (upon successful completion of probation period).
• Company provided private medical and dental insurance.
• Company Share Incentive Scheme.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Annual profit and performance related pay scheme.
• Generous death in service (£100k).
• Company contributions into a group personal pension scheme.
• Business travel insurance.
• Funded role specific training and financial assistance with professional development.
• Tax efficient cycle to work and charitable giving schemes.
• Tax efficient electric vehicle company car scheme.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Inzpire is committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for current and prospective employees. We recognise that a diverse, talented and highly motivated workforce is pivotal to our continuing success, therefore our selection decisions are based on the merit of the individual, irrespective of their race, colour, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability or any other characteristic.

We genuinely recognise the benefits of a diverse and inclusive working environment. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer, a supportive signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant and a Gold award winner within the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We are therefore delighted to offer a guaranteed interview scheme to service leavers, reservists and military spouses or partners (including those of service leavers) who meet all our advertised requirements.