Material Data Specialist

The role

As a Material Data Specialist, you will ensure the availability and precise provisioning of spare parts for complex defence systems. You will manage and maintain material data in accordance with the international ASD S2000M specification. Working in an interdisciplinary environment, you will collaborate closely with internal teams, subcontractors, and customers. Your work directly guarantees that critical systems remain operational and supported, providing essential material data integrity and seamless logistics coordination.

The day‑to‑day

• Plan, maintain, and manage material data using the S2000M specification to ensure accurate spare parts provisioning

• Create and update illustrated parts breakdowns using tools such as IsoDraw or Adobe Illustrator to enable precise visual identification

• Operate and maintain a Common Source Database (CSDB), ensuring complete data consistency, quality, and integrity across platforms

• Participate actively in Guidance Conferences and Provisioning Approval Meetings (PAMs) to align with customer logistics requirements

• Collaborate with internal departments and subcontractors to ensure seamless material data integration throughout the product lifecycle

You should apply if you

• Possess a comprehensive background in engineering, logistics, or information management with practical application of the ASD S2000M specification

• Demonstrate hands‑on expertise in setting up, operating, and maintaining a Common Source Database (CSDB)

• Build and maintain illustrated parts breakdowns using professional visual identification tools

• Communicate technical logistics data fluently in both German and English to internal teams and customers

• Understand product structuring, parts cataloguing, and complex codification processes

• Are eligible for and willing to undergo a security clearance process

Nice to Have

• Understand related ASD specifications such as S1000D, S3000L, S4000P, or SX000i

• Possess practical knowledge of Logistic Support Analysis (LSA) and LSAR processes

• Navigate collaborations with public procurement agencies like BAAINBw

• Work with NATO codification, supply number systems, or XML/SGML data structures

• Manage and coordinate subcontractors effectively within an Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) context

Note: We operate in an industry where women, as well as other minority groups, are systematically under‑represented. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all the listed qualifications; ability and impact cannot be summarised in a few bullet points.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and stock options (ESOP)

• Relocation support : up to €2,500 and 4 weeks temporary accommodation

• Learning : €500/£450 yearly allowance

• Health & wellness : gym membership and mental health support (Nilo.health)

• Social : regularly company events and monthly social allowances

• Enhanced parental leave : 22 weeks fully paid for primary caregivers & 6 weeks for secondary caregivers.

• Family support: 5 days of paid family emergency leave, 100% remote work option during pregnancy and phased return to work

These are the core benefits across all locations, there may be additional benefits in certain locations.

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