ILS Engineer (Contractor)

Kongsberg Maritime; Gateshead; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading maritime technology company seeks an ILS Engineer in Gateshead for a hybrid role. The position involves supporting logistics for naval programs, ensuring compliance with contract requirements, and performing reliability assessments. Candidates should have a degree or HND/HNC and relevant experience, with strong communication skills being essential. This role offers an opportunity to innovate in a sustainable maritime environment.

Qualifications

• Degree or HND/HNC with relevant practical experience.
• Experience with systems engineering and product development.
• Knowledge of ILS standards and customer processes.

Responsibilities

• Review customer ILS requirements during the bid phase.
• Act as reliability and maintainability focal point.
• Develop ILS strategies.

Skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Team collaboration

Education

Degree or HND/HNC in relevant field

Tools

ReliaSoft XFMEA

BlockSim

Job description

We are looking for a skilled and motivated ILS Engineer on a Contractor-basis (inside IR35), based at our Gateshead site on a hybrid 3-day in-office, 2-day from-home arrangement.

This role supports logistics and sustainment activities for cutting-edge naval programmes. Working alongside multidisciplinary teams, the role manages the ILS content for Naval programmes to ensure compliance with contract delivery requirements.

All candidates must be eligible for Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) screening and may need Security Clearance (SC) depending on project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Review customer ILS requirements and support sales and estimating teams during the bid phase.
• Act as reliability and maintainability focal point within the engineering team.
• Develop ILS strategies to ensure requirements are effectively planned, resourced, and implemented.
• Create and manage system reliability analysis data and documentation (FMECA, MTBF/MTTR, RBD/FTA, Spare Parts & Consumables, Life Cycle Cost Estimation).
• Manage NATO Codification activities within contract scope.
• Prepare supportability documentation, including Supportability Case Reports, Availability, Reliability and Maintainability Reports, maintenance manuals, and training materials.
• Liaise with customers and third-party ILS specialists.
• Perform additional tasks as delegated by the Engineering Manager.

Candidate Requirements

• Degree or HND/HNC with relevant practical experience (Naval / Marine background desirable).
• Experience with systems engineering processes, product development, and lifecycle support.
• Knowledge of ILS standards such as Def Stan 00-600, ASD S3000L, JSP 886, Def Con 117, and understanding of customer environment and processes.
• Experience with technical publications, including ASD S1000D.
• Experience with NATO Codification requirements and Spares Modelling.
• Proficiency with ReliaSoft XFMEA, BlockSim, or similar reliability software.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with stakeholders.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing requirements.
• Willingness to travel within the UK and possibly overseas.

Key Skills

• Understanding organizational rules and effective political process utilization.
• Expertise in own area of specialization.
• Ability to generate innovative ideas and solutions.
• Clear, structured communication.
• Team collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Work Location
Gateshead, NE11

Interested? Contact
Craig Clarke, Engineering Manager

About Kongsberg Maritime

Kongsberg Maritime is a technology pioneer, enabling a sustainable future for oceans. Headquartered in Norway, with facilities in 35 countries, we deliver innovative maritime solutions that are safe, reliable, and environmentally friendly.

Our Propulsion and Handling division provides world-class products for propulsion, handling systems, motion control, and waterjets across various marine sectors. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, fostering a culture that values different perspectives to drive innovation.

Join us in innovating for a better world—protecting people and the planet with every solution.