ILS / Supportability Engineer

Experis; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 1 - 2; Full time

Job summary

Experis is seeking an experienced ILS / Supportability Engineer to join a Defence programme in Bristol, operating on a hybrid model with 2-3 days onsite. The role focuses on ensuring systems are designed and maintained with supportability and resilience at their core, delivering readiness for Military Air / Combat Air environments while collaborating with MOD (DE&S) and industry partners.

You will perform supportability analysis, apply SSDT tools, align with DEFSTAN 00-600 and S3000L, and

Qualifications

• Proven experience in ILS, Supportability Engineering, or a similar discipline.
• Strong knowledge of defence standards (DEFSTAN 00-600 / S3000L).
• Experience within the Military Air environment (Combat Air highly desirable).
• Ability to influence design through analytical insight.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Supportability Analysis to influence system design and ensure long-term supportability
• Apply knowledge of Support Solution Development Tools (SSDT)
• Work in alignment with DEFSTAN 00-600 and S3000L standards
• Analyse evidence to improve Resilience, Agility, and Preparedness (RAP), particularly during Transition to Conflict (TTC) and conflict scenarios
• Support the development and optimisation of in-service support solutions, including:
• Obsolescence management
• Collaborate closely with MOD (DE&S) and industry partners

Skills

ILS

Supportability engineering

DEFSTAN 00-600

S3000L

Military Air environment

Analytical insight

Job description

Contract ILS / Supportability Engineer – Defence (Combat Air)

Bristol (Hybrid - 2-3 days onsite)

Overview

We’re currently supporting a leading defence programme and are looking for an experienced ILS / Supportability Engineer to join a high-performing team delivering critical capability into the Military Air / Combat Air environment.

This role is key to ensuring systems are designed, developed, and maintained with supportability, resilience, and operational readiness at their core.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct Supportability Analysis to influence system design and ensure long-term supportability
• Apply knowledge of Support Solution Development Tools (SSDT)
• Work in alignment with DEFSTAN 00-600 and S3000L standards
• Analyse evidence to improve Resilience, Agility, and Preparedness (RAP), particularly during Transition to Conflict (TTC) and conflict scenarios
• Support the development and optimisation of in-service support solutions, including:
• Obsolescence management
• Collaborate closely with MOD (DE&S) and industry partners

Required Experience

• Proven experience in ILS, Supportability Engineering, or a similar discipline
• Strong knowledge of defence standards (DEFSTAN 00-600 / S3000L)
• Experience within the Military Air environment (Combat Air highly desirable)
• Ability to influence design through analytical insight
• Experience working across MOD and contractor environments