Posted 29 July, 2026
Configuration & Baseline Engineer
Matchtech
Kings Lynn, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
Role: Configuration and Baseline Engineer (F-35 training database)Location: RAF Marham, King's Lynn (full time on site)Contract: 12 monthsPositions: 2IR35: Inside IR35Clearance: BPSS, with ability to gain/hold SC (or already SC cleared)Rate: £35.00 PAYE per hour or £47.12 Umbrella per hour
Overview\nWe are recruiting for a Configuration and Baseline Engineer to support a critical training capability within a major defence environment. You will help manage and optimise an F-35 training database, ensuring training data is accurate, controlled, accessible, and compliant with governance requirements. The role blends database administration, configuration management, and training systems expertise (ISD and DSAT).
Key responsibilities\n- \n
- Administer and maintain a Microsoft Access training database (configuration control, backups, troubleshooting) \n
- Apply Instructional Systems Design (ISD) and DSAT methodologies and produce associated artefacts \n
- Support curriculum development, evaluation, and continuous improvement \n
- Engage stakeholders and manage issues via Jira \n
- Analyse training data and produce reports to support performance improvement \n
- Carry out configuration management using tools such as Perforce / Helix Core \n
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- Strong MS Office capability, including Microsoft Access \n
- Experience with Systems Approach to Training (SAT) \n
- Training assurance process experience \n
- Comfortable making decisions independently and managing competing priorities \n
- Experience working in aviation or defence training environments \n
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills \n
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- Working knowledge of DSAT (JSP822) \n
- Familiarity with export controls and ITAR considerations \n
- Experience working with multi-contractor environments \n
