Senior Technical Specialist Data Integrity📣 Job Ad

About the Role

BAE Systems Saudi Arabia is seeking a Senior Technical Specialist – Data Integrity to join their team in Taif. This full-time role is integral to the Typhoon Technical Support Service (TTSS), focusing on the leadership and management of critical aspects related to data integrity and management. The primary objective is to ensure the accuracy, consistency, and reliability of data within the Maintenix Integrated Maintenance Solution (IMS) and other associated systems, supporting the depth maintenance program. This position offers a competitive salary and requires 5-10 years of relevant experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of data within the Maintenix IMS and other related systems, supporting the depth maintenance program and satisfying data analysis requirements.
• Assess and manage Data Change Requests (DCR) and any corresponding changes in IMS or Engineering Sub System (ESS) to sustain Typhoon Reference Data throughout its lifecycle.
• Test and validate reference and business data changes before their implementation into the live IMS Maintenix system.
• Resolve reference data queries, define amendments, and issue new data, authorising manual or automatic script file changes as needed.
• Assess and compare data integrity relating to aircraft and component life data stored in separate sources, including ESS, Technical Publications, and IMS Maintenix.
• Analyze Technical Specialist Reports and data provided by the In-Service Data Management Team to identify adverse trends and recommend improvements.
• Maintain local processes and procedures related to ESS Data Integrity.
• Establish and maintain effective communication between the UK-based In-Service Support Team (ISST), In-Kingdom Industry Participation (IKIP), Typhoon Design Support Team, Typhoon Approved Maintenance Organisation (AMO), European Industry via the BTSC at Warton, and the RSAF.
• Ensure that Technical Requests (TR) and other discrete tasks are satisfied within contracted Key Performance Measures (KPMs).
• Prepare inputs to monthly and other TTSS performance reports, summarising TR activities, recording TR performance, and proposing potential improvements.
• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for Typhoon IMS and ESS, providing technical advice to AMO, RSAF, and other TTSS stakeholders within approved data.
• Support TTSS data analysis, including from the In-Service Data Management Team, to identify trends in maintenance or operations and propose potential improvements.
• Provide structured on-the-job training, coaching, advice, and mentoring for RSAF and Saudi National Technical Specialists as required.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Extensive post-qualification practical maintenance/CA experience, including a minimum of 5 years within a relevant CA environment.
• Substantial Typhoon Data (ESS or IMS) experience.
• Strong knowledge of Typhoon aircraft systems and associated support products, with experience in troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Saudi Engineering Council (SEC) Registration.

Desirable Attributes

• Ability to work on own initiative to resolve complex technical issues.
• Broad aerospace and defense company/industry knowledge.
• Experience in managing Technical Requests (TRs) and using systems such as TeamCenter for request resolution.
• Computer literate with a sound understanding of the Microsoft Office suite.

Work Environment and Collaboration

This role fosters strong collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to maintain high data standards and support the depth maintenance program. Key interactions include the Technical Services Manager, the In-Service Data Management Team, the UK-based In-Service Support Team (ISST), In-Kingdom Industry Participation (IKIP), Typhoon Design Support Team, Typhoon Approved Maintenance Organisation (AMO), European Industry via the BTSC at Warton, and the RSAF. The position is based in Taif, Saudi Arabia.

Application Information

Candidates who meet the outlined qualifications and experience are encouraged to apply for this full-time position.