Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Engineer
Sonovision Ltd, Letchworth, Hertfordshire
Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Engineer
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Sonovision Ltd, Letchworth, Hertfordshire
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 1 week ago, 28 Oct | Get your application in now before you're too late!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
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Location ref: Letchworth, Hertfordshire
Full Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Senior ILS/IPS Engineer to join our growing team and lead the delivery of supportability engineering solutions across high-profile defence and aerospace projects.
This is a senior position offering the opportunity to work with major OEMs, defence primes and government organisations, influencing system design, through-life support strategies and next-generation maintenance solutions.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the UK Head of ILS, you will:
- Lead and deliver ILS/IPS programmes across air, land and maritime sectors
- Provide technical leadership in LSA, LSAR, LORA, FMECA, RAM and supportability engineering activities
- Develop Integrated Support Plans (ISPs), Supportability Case Reports (SCRs) and maintenance strategies
- Produce and manage LSAR datasets and support analysis activities
- Influence product design to improve availability, maintainability and lifecycle costs
- Act as a trusted advisor to customers including defence primes, OEMs and MOD stakeholders
- Support bid activities, business growth initiatives and capability development
- Ensure compliance with industry standards including DEF STAN, S-Series, MIL-STD and AQAP requirements
- Mentor and support junior engineers while promoting technical excellence and innovation
- Help drive modern support solutions including predictive maintenance, digital technologies and data-driven support models
In order to be successful in this role it's essential that you have / are:
- Degree qualified in Engineering or equivalent
- Proven experience in a senior ILS/IPS role within defence or aerospace
- Strong understanding of ILS, LSA and through-life support methodologies
- Experience delivering complex engineering programmes
- Knowledge of DEF STAN 00-600, DEF STAN 00-60, S-Series, MIL-STD-1388-2B and AQAP standards
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to obtain SC Security Clearance
It would be great if you had:
- Experience working with UK MOD or DE&S
- Knowledge of CSIS, TDOL and L1/L2/L3 support frameworks
- Experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams
Sonovision UK is a leading provider of engineering support services, helping clients across the defence, aerospace, energy and commercial sectors deliver complex programmes efficiently and effectively.