Senior ESS Reference Data Specialist – Typhoon Program

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

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.