ESS Reference Data Senior Specialist

BAE Systems; Makkah Region; On-site; SAR 260,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rent-free accommodation

Comprehensive health care

Leave and travel allowance

Recreation facilities

Job summary

BAE Systems Saudi Arabia seeks an ESS Reference Data Senior Specialist to manage Reference Data within the Typhoon Support Centre (TSC) in Taif, reporting to the RSAF HQ Data Manager. You will ensure timely provision and accuracy of ESS reference data to support the RSAF flying programme.

The role requires coordinating with Industry and RSAF, testing data changes, resolving data queries, and guiding a multi‑national team to sustain data integrity across ESS and related systems.

Qualifications

• Degree level in Aeronautical/Mechanical/Electrical engineering with significant industry experience.
• Experience in managing approved data sets for aircraft reference/data.
• Knowledge of Aircraft Reference Data and data governance for continuing airworthiness.

Responsibilities

• Manage the DIT within the Typhoon Support Centre to ensure timely and accurate ESS reference data.
• Provide a focal point for data changes between Industry and RSAF, enforcing data policy.
• Test data changes before live ESS implementation and resolve user data issues.

Skills

Data integrity

Stakeholder coordination

Data governance

Aircraft data management

Team leadership

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

TeamCenter

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description - ESS Reference Data Senior Specialist (00135883)

ESS Reference Data Senior Specialist - 00135883

Job Title: Engineering Support System (ESS) Reference Data Senior Specialist

JOB PURPOSE

BAE Systems is the UK Government’s nominated Prime Contractor under the Government-to-Government arrangements that are in place to provide equipment, support and training to Saudi Arabia. We provide maintenance of Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) aircraft and train RSAF and Royal Saudi Naval Force personnel safely in a training environment in how to use their aircraft, equipment and weapons.

BAE Systems Saudi Arabia is committed to supporting the Saudi Arabian National Agenda including Saudisation and the training and development of Saudi National capability through the growth of the Saudi National Partner Companies thereby reinforcing Industrialisation and Partnerships.

To perform the Typhoon Engineering Support System (ESS) Reference Data Management function as part of the TSC Data Integrity Team (DIT) within the ESS Data Management Team, based in the Typhoon Support Centre (TSC) in Taif, KSA on behalf of the RSAF, reporting to the Typhoon Weapon System Data Manager.

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Managing the DIT, within the TSC, to ensure the timely provision and correct management of Reference Data required by the ESS, ensuring the data is embodied in a timely manner to operate and maintain the aircraft efficiently.
• Provide a focal point for all data changes within the ESS for both Industry (via Typhoon Technical Support Services (TTSS)) and the RSAF, implementing a stringent data policy regime, ensuring confidence across the TSC area in support of the flying programme and data analysis requirements of the In-Service Data Management Team.
• Assess all ESS database amendments and implement them as authorised by the RSAF HQ. Test Reference and Business data changes before implementation into the live ESS system. Resolve user data issues and support data queries, using the live ESS instance.
• Resolve Reference Data queries, defining amendments or issuing new data, together with issuing an implementation plan, authorising manual or automatic script file changes.
• To prime the ESS ready for newly delivered aircraft and capabilities, testing and checking all new reference and business data deliveries, on behalf of the RSAF HQ.
• To assess/compare data integrity relating to aircraft and component life stored on the separate systems of the ESS and Technical Publications.
• Analysis of Technical Specialist Reports and data provided by In-Service Data Analysis Team in order to identify trends or problem areas to determine ESS Data recovery action.
• To make RSAF approved changes to Industry provided data when this data does not conform to RSAF policies or might impact on the operation or maintenance of the aircraft.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of TSC Processes and Procedures relating to ESS Data Integrity.
• Carry out assessments of ESS functionality from a Reference Data perspective and, where required, make recommendations to RSAF HQ for ESS functionality improvements.
• Undertaking any additional, reasonable, tasks as may from time to time be requested by TSC and RSAF management.
• Provide direct support to the Typhoon Weapon System Data Manager, and act as a deputy if required.
• Assisting with the structured On-the-Job training for RSAF and/or Saudi National ESS Reference Data Management staff, in the form of training, coaching, work experience and mentoring as appropriate

RECRUITMENT SPECIFICATION

• Qualified to degree level (or with HND/HNC plus extensive practical experience supported by formal, recorded workplace training) in an Aeronautical / Mechanical / Electrical engineering discipline, with significant experience of a design and support engineering organisation within an aircraft related industry.
• Must have experience in managing approved data sets.
• Must have in-depth knowledge of Aircraft Reference Data and Business Data principles and practices, the relationship between the data types and the requirements for continuing airworthiness management in terms of Data Management.
• Must be capable of managing multiple simultaneous programs, working to tight deadlines, with multiple stakeholder inputs.
• Capable of managing a multi-skilled, multi-national team, integrating it into a virtual, multi agency, team, which may be geographically dispersed.
• Proficient in strategic thinking and able to communicate ideas and solutions across the management command chain.
• A seasoned knowledge of data management presentation techniques.
• Experience of Typhoon or other fast jet platform.
• Experience in an aircraft military support/maintenance environment at Supervisory level.
• Knowledge of the Typhoon Engineering Support System (ESS). Experience in the use of the Microsoft Office suite of programmes. Familiarity with the TeamCenter application as a user.

EXPATRIATE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

In return for the required high levels of commitment and hard work you will receive a competitive salary, rent free accommodation and access to free recreation facilities, all available within Company secured accommodation. In addition, a generous leave and travel allowance makes this an opportunity not to be missed.

On successfully securing a role yourappointment to Saudi Arabia will initially beon single status.On commencement of employment in Saudi Arabia you will have the opportunity to apply to have your family join you inthe future. A full health care scheme is provided within Saudi Arabia.

SAUDI NATIONAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

In return for the required high levels of commitment and hard work you will receive a competitive salary and benefits package, including a generous leave and travel allowance, a full health care scheme and access to subsidised recreational facilities

BAE Systems

At BAE Systems, we provide some of the world's most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions. We employ a skilled workforce of89,600 people in more than 40countries. Working with customers and local partners, we develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products and systems to deliver military capability, protect national security and people, and keep critical information and infrastructure secure.

All appointments in Saudi Arabia are subject to receipt of all necessary Government and/or Customer approvals.