Data Exploitation Engineer

Company:

Boeing Defence United Kingdom Limited

Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) is looking for a Data Exploitation Engineer to support new business opportunities and existing product platforms, mainly fixed and rotor wing aircraft. 

Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) is a subsidiary of the Boeing Company and currently employs over 2,100 people in the UK. We are responsible for delivering several exciting contracts to our UK defence customers including new capabilities like the E-7 AEW&C and the P-8A Maritime Patrol Aircraft, Autonomous Systems, C4ISR Services, Support for the Chinook & Apache Fleets, Logistic Information Services and Training Services and are very much in a growth phase. 

 

Boeing Defence UK engineering function operates a matrix organisation consisting of engineering departments that deliver technical skills, expertise and products into our programmes. This role will be in the Product Support Engineering Department. The Department consists of the following technical areas: 

 

Reliability Centred Maintenance Analysis 

Reliability and Maintainability 

Logistic Support Analysis 

Engineering Data Exploitation 

Obsolescence Management 

Technical Publications 

Integrated Logistic Support Engineering 

 

Join us and shape the future with Boeing. 

 

As a DE Engineer, you will leverage your expertise to support and review fleet data analysis, drive digital data exploitation, and develop core capabilities to identify and implement data-driven enhancements that improve business and programme performance. You will report to the DE Team Lead and BDUK Support Engineering Manager, with technical support from other specialists within the department. 

In your role, you will: 

Utilise aircraft fleet data to generate actionable insights that support decision-making and enhance operational performance  

Work closely with engineering teams and senior stakeholders to ensure alignment and consistency across all projects 

Set, track, and report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for DE activities to measure progress and success 

Drive continuous improvement in data exploitation processes and methodologies to optimise efficiency and effectiveness 

 

 

Aside from your technical work you there is the potential to support company initiatives, for example, quality improvements, promoting a safety culture, promoting Diversity and Inclusion, mentoring and coaching, STEM outreach and a number of focus projects to support the growth of the company and its employees. 

Essential Qualifications (Experience/Education/Skills): 

Security Clearance: Must be able to obtain UK SC security clearance

Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science

Data Proficiency: Experienced in working with data and software, with advanced skills in data analysis, modelling, and calculations

Technical Proficiency: Proficient in data visualisation tools such as Tableau and Power BI, including the creation of dashboards

Interdisciplinary Knowledge: Familiarity with how Data Exploitation integrates with R&M, Design, Dependability, Safety, ILS, and Asset Management

Commitment to Quality: Proven ability to consistently deliver high-quality results

Preferred Qualifications (Experience/Education/Skills): 

Aircraft Maintenance Experience: Prior experience in aircraft maintenance

Data-Driven Environment: Comfortable working in a data-centric environment, using analytics to guide decision-making

Defence Background: A background in the defence industry

Effective Communicator: Strong communicator with a proactive, solution-focused attitude, committed to delivering high-quality outcomes

Knowledge and experience of database manipulation and management including BI tools with a strong background in development

This role is onsite position with flexible working hours.

Important information regarding this requisition: This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. CANDIDATES MUST HAVE CURRENT LEGAL AUTHORIZATION TO WORK IMMEDIATELY IN THE UNITED KINGDOM. BOEING WILL NOT ATTEMPT TO OBTAIN IMMIGRATION AND LABOUR SPONSORSHIP FOR ANY APPLICANTS. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll.

Relocation:

This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance:

This position does not require a Security Clearance.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)