Principal Data Control Engineer

Job Description: Your Impact: Join us as a Principal Data Manager and play a key role in ensuring the integrity, control, and governance of critical engineering and programme data across complex defence and aerospace programmes. Reporting to the Lead Configuration Essential Proven experience in data management within defence, aerospace, or other highly regulated industries. Thorough understanding of data lifecycle control, document management, and information governance. Experience in creating and working to Data Management Plans and organisational procedures. Experience in working with sensitive, classified, or export-controlled data. Desirable Experience integrating data management with configuration and change control. Knowledge of airworthiness, safety-critical systems, or certification environments. Familiarity with PLM and document management tools. Experience supporting audits and compliance activities. This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn. Security Clearance This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting Why join us At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive. Time to Recharge : Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year. Secure your Future : Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution. Your Wellbeing Matters : Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity). Rewarding Performance : All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme. Never Stop Learning : Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning. Refer a friend : Receive a financial reward through our referral programme. Tailored Perks : Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech