ILS & Technical Publications Lead

JR United Kingdom; Southampton; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace organization is seeking a Technical Lead – ILS & Technical Publications for a pivotal role that involves overseeing engineering support for Lockheed Martin UK’s Rotary and Mission Systems programmes. The successful candidate will ensure high-quality technical publications and provide leadership in Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) activities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in relevant technical fields, 5+ in aerospace.
• Proven leadership in defence or high-reliability environments.
• Experience in authoring technical manuals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate workstreams across teams for ILS and Technical Publications.
• Act as the primary technical liaison for management, customers, and vendors.
• Oversee production of technical publications to military and commercial standards.

Skills

Technical Communication

Problem Solving

Leadership

Aerospace Engineering

ILS Disciplines Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or relevant technical field

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26.06.2025

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10.08.2025

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Job Description:

Technical Lead – ILS & Technical Publications

Location: Primarily remote, with occasional travel to Havant and Yeovil (approx. once per month). Rare travel to Culdrose or Crawley.

Focus: 70% Technical Publications | 30% Integrated Logistics Support (ILS)

Experience Required: 10+ years (5+ in aerospace)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and driven Technical Lead – ILS & Technical Publications to provide leadership and technical guidance to a team delivering engineering support for Lockheed Martin UK’s Rotary and Mission Systems (LM RMS) programmes, primarily within the Merlin portfolio.

This is a dual-role position, combining leadership in technical publications and ILS activities. While there are no direct reports, you will serve as the senior technical point of contact—responsible for coordinating workloads, responding to technical queries, and supporting the ILS manager in delivering on programme objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate workstreams across the ILS and Technical Publications teams.
• Develop and maintain team schedules and ensure timely delivery of outputs.
• Act as the primary technical liaison for management, customers, vendors, and partners.
• Oversee the production of high-quality technical publications to military and commercial standards.
• Review and validate customer and vendor publications to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement across ILS and technical publication processes.
• Provide subject matter expertise and technical guidance to support ILS programme leads.
• Manage CIETP updates, amendments, and corrections (F765s), and liaise with vendors as needed.
• Ensure timely delivery of ILS outputs, including Reliability & Maintainability (R&M) reports.
• Conduct assurance reviews of Aircrew and Maintainer data modules.
• Ensure compliance with all legislative, company, and departmental standards.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience: Minimum of 10 years in a relevant technical field, with at least 5 years in the aerospace sector.
• Leadership: Proven team lead experience in a defence or high-reliability environment.
• Technical Expertise:
• Strong understanding of ILS disciplines and their interdependencies.
• Experience in authoring technical manuals such as CMMs, Air Publications, or Books of Reference.
• Skilled in creating Data Modules for Interactive Electronic Technical Publications (IETPs).
• Familiarity with Def Stan 00-60/600 and the Defence Logistics Framework (DLF).

Key Attributes

• Confident and competent technical communicator with strong verbal and written skills.
• Able to distil complex technical issues and think laterally to solve problems.
• Calm and composed under pressure; able to separate emotion from decision-making.
• Energetic, self-starting, and passionate about technology and innovation.
• Willing and able to travel occasionally on short notice as required.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading aerospace and defence organisation in a pivotal technical leadership role. If you are a seasoned professional with a passion for excellence and a knack for clear thinking, we’d love to hear from you.

Lockheed Martin is committed to upholding principles of equal opportunity, fostering a work environment that is aligned with our core values of integrity, respect, and exceptional performance. We recognize the importance of leveraging the unique talents and experiences of all our employees to drive innovation, deliver superior solutions, and maximize value for our customers. Our focus is on identifying the most qualified candidate for each role, regardless of their background. If you are interested in a position, we invite you to share how your skills and perspectives could bolster our team and encourage you to apply, even if you feel your qualifications do not fully meet all the job criteria outlined in our advertisement. Furthermore, Lockheed Martin is dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive for all individuals. We are prepared to accommodate reasonable adjustments for applicants as needed.