Weapon/Marine EngineerContract Duration: 2 YearsLocation: Bristol/PortsmouthSecurity Clearance: SC Clearance RequiredOur client, a prominent client in the defence sector, is seeking an experienced Weapon/Marine Engineer to join an exciting program supporting the delivery of the S-IKM Engineering Data Services Team (EDST). This role plays a crucial part in ensuring that engineering data services meet current and future Naval platform requirements.Key Responsibilities:As a Weapon/Marine Engineer, you will leverage your expertise to:Data Management: Maintain, develop, improve, and integrate the data sets contained within a Ministry of Defence (MoD) IT system into a coherent application.Data Quality: Identify and resolve non-conformant, duplicate, and redundant data within defined delegations. Initiate and coordinate external action where required.Governance: Ensure data rights, support needs, and business requirements are captured and configured appropriately.Audit and Compliance: Perform system data quality audits and address identified shortfalls.Access Management: Manage access and governance of the ROSETTA application set on behalf of platform information asset owners.Analytics and Reporting: Produce and maintain dashboards and management/business information to support decision-making forums such as Availability Working Groups, In-Service Capability Management Boards, and Platform Safety and Environmental Committee meetings.Additional Responsibilities:Assist with ILS and RCM investigations through expert data analytics and document/data recovery.Facilitate and support the Metadata Standards Board and other program-related objectives.Essential Qualifications, Experience, and Skills:The ideal candidate will bring:Defence Industry Expertise: Experience in the UK Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) environment or the UK/International Defence Industry.Data Governance: Proficiency in data migration, management, and improvement processes.Regulatory Knowledge: Understanding of IPR, ITAR, and ASSC regulations.Operational Experience: Hands-on experience in operating and maintaining modern warships.Technical Skills:Expertise as a Weapons or Marine Engineer.Familiarity with document configuration management practices.Understanding of MoD databases, including UMMS, MCWE, SSDD, Trilogiview, Compass, DSTAN, and SOCS Data Portal.Knowledge of CSM BPs, DEFSTANs, and BRs.Desirable Skills:Awareness of MoD-related commercial practices.Competence in Microsoft Office applications.Knowledge of JSP 248/440 standards.Effective communication skills and the ability to liaise at all levels.Project management expertise.Experience with training requirements, including Training Needs Analysis (TNA).