
Aerospace Data Engineer x 2 – GOLDesp Specialist (Defence)
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Job description
Location: Yeovilton, Somerset – Hybrid Working
Contract: Inside IR35
Duration: 7 December 2026 – 31 March 2027 with possible extensions
Security Clearance: SC Clearance Required
Infinity Systems Engineering is seeking an experienced Aerospace Engineer / GOLDesp Specialist to support a key MOD aviation engineering programme.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and maintaining GOLDesp reference data across military aircraft platforms, ensuring data integrity, supporting airworthiness requirements and maintaining operational capability.
This opportunity will involve working with MOD stakeholders, engineering teams and industry partners across platforms including Merlin, Wildcat, Chinook, Apache and Poseidon.
Key ResponsibilitiesCreate, manage and maintain GOLDesp reference data across military aircraft platforms.
Ensure data accuracy, integrity and compliance with airworthiness requirements.
Support system testing, software releases and resolution of outstanding work orders.
Investigate and resolve technical incidents affecting aircraft airworthiness or operational capability.
Provide specialist GOLDesp advice and technical support throughout the acquisition lifecycle.
Liaise with MOD stakeholders, industry partners and engineering teams to support service delivery.
Maintain technical records, data quality checks and evidence of approved changes.
Significant hands-on GOLDesp application experience is essential, ideally at Aircraft Custodian level.
Aerospace Engineering or military aviation support background.
Strong understanding of reference data management, configuration control and data integrity.
Knowledge of military aircraft airworthiness requirements.
Experience supporting testing, system releases and technical incident resolution.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
SC Security Clearance required.
Hybrid working – approximately 1–2 days per week at Yeovilton.
Initial contract until 31 March 2027.
Supporting MOD aviation engineering and operational capability.
Join Infinity Systems Engineering and contribute to the continued airworthiness and operational readiness of key UK military aircraft platforms.
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