Date Posted:
2026-03-24Country:
United KingdomLocation:
Warminster, WiltshirePosition Role Type:
HybridRaytheon UK is searching for a Spatial Data Subject Matter Expert to join our OMNIA® Training team.
As our Spatial Data Subject Matter Expert, you will be responsible to the Data Lead and form part of the OMNIA Data Team consisting of Data Analysts and Engineers. The position involves coordination across multi-faceted teams.
This position requires a customer first mindset, strong stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability work in a multidisciplinary engineering team in a complex and evolving environment.
You’ll work in a matrix organisation and report operationally through Training and functionally through the Data Lead and within the Data Team alongside other data specialist (analysts, engineers, architects). Ultimately, you’ll work for the British Army, championing innovation, and helping shape the future of military collective training.
OMNIA are redefining the British Army’s collective training. To do that, we are looking for the best and brightest minds from across the UK. We are backed by British innovation and powered by world-class experts, like you.
We are looking for individuals who want to serve. You’ll have a mission focus, and the enthusiasm and drive to deliver. You must be eligible and willing to obtain SC clearance and will be based at Warminster working in a hybrid style.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the governance, management, and lifecycle control of spatial data supporting modelling and simulation (M&S) capabilities within ACTS
Develop, implement, and maintain the Spatial Data Management Plan (SDMP), ensuring compliance with MOD geospatial policies and standards
Manage the ingestion, cataloguing, validation, and discoverability of geospatial data within the ACTS Content Catalogue (ACC)
Ensure all spatial data is configuration managed with appropriate metadata, provenance, revision control, and traceability
Establish and maintain processes for spatial data acquisition, validation, integration, and lifecycle management in collaboration with the Specialist Geospatial Centres (SGCs)
Ensure all GEOINT and spatial datasets comply with relevant MOD and UK geospatial standards (e.g. JSP 465, Def Stan 00-102, MGMP2, GEMINI2)
Liaise with the MOD Spatial Data Infrastructure (SDI), including the SDI Gatekeeper, Spatial Data Assurance Group (SDAG), and Defence Geospatial Management Board (DGMB)
Audit and validate spatial data holdings to ensure accuracy, currency, and operational relevance for training and simulation systems
Identify and manage Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) dependencies across systems and maintain the PNT Dependency Register
Provide spatial data expertise to design reviews, change control boards, and system integration activities
Establish effective working relationships with SGCs, MOD SDI stakeholders, and acquisition organisations to ensure efficient spatial data management
Required Skills and Experience:
An engineering background, educated to degree level or with equivalent previous related experience
Demonstrable experience managing spatial data or geospatial intelligence within complex technical or operational environments
Strong understanding of spatial data lifecycle management including acquisition, cataloguing, validation, metadata management, and governance
Experience implementing geospatial metadata standards and maintaining spatial data catalogues or repositories
Knowledge of MOD or UK geospatial data standards and frameworks (e.g. JSP 465, Def Stan 00-102, MGMP2, GEMINI2)
Experience working within spatial data infrastructure environments or geospatial governance frameworks
Understanding of spatial data provenance, traceability, and configuration management principles
Experience implementing spatial data quality assurance, audit, and compliance processes
Knowledge of Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) dependencies within geospatial or simulation systems
Experience using geospatial information systems (e.g. ArcGIS or equivalent GIS platforms)
Understanding of geospatial data formats, coordinate reference systems, and spatial data processing techniques
Experience integrating spatial data into modelling, simulation, or analytical environments
Ability to develop policies, procedures, and documentation related to spatial data governance and management
*Formal offers to successful candidate will be conditional upon award *
- Chance to join a groundbreaking mission - to shape the future and drive innovation within a team focused on collaboration across a matrix organisation.
- You will join at a unique time, where you can join in shaping this team and be rewarded with ongoing development opportunities, and clear pathways to progress within a trusted defence industry partner.
- 37hr working week with early finish Fridays - start your weekend early!
- 25 days holiday + statutory public holidays, plus opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days and up to 5 paid days volunteering
- 10.5 company pension contribution with 6 employee contribution
- Annual company bonus scheme (discretionary)
- 6 times salary Life Assurance with pension
- Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes, including Health Cashplan, Dental, and Cycle to Work, amongst others
- Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity & shared parental leave
We take immense pride in being a leader in defence and aerospace technology. As an employer, we are dedicated to fuelling innovation, nurturing talent, and fostering a culture of excellence. Together, we are not just advancing technology; were building a community committed to safeguarding a safer and more connected world.
Raytheon UK is a landed company and part of the wider RTX organisation. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, USA, but with over 180,000 employees globally across every continent, RTX provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide and comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon.
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