Location: Luton (1 day per week onsite) Duration: 12 month initial contract Rate: £80ph UMB (Inside IR35) Role details: Our client, a key player in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a Lead Configuration Engineer to join their team on a contract basis. This opportunity is based in Luton, typically requiring one day per week onsite. The role focuses on advanced tactical sensing, data fusion, communications, machine learning, and defensive aids systems within the Aerospace and Defence industry. Key Responsibilities: Drive a proactive approach within IPTs (Integrated Product Teams) Encourage innovative solutions and new ideas in IPT and Line of Business (LoB) Manage the team to deliver Work packages to cost and schedule Act as a coach and mentor Resolve Configuration & Data Management (C&DM) issues in IPT by making proposals and driving solutions Provide C&DM Basis of Estimate (BoE) into Work packages Build and manage Customer and Supplier relationships Promote knowledge and use of PLM and associated Engineering tools Job Requirements: Understanding of Configuration Management in accordance with DEF STAN 05-57 Excellent understanding of the five key elements of Configuration Management: Planning, Identification, Change Management, Status Accounting, and Audit/Verification Configuration Management experience in the development of safety-critical products Experience using Product Management Tools ...