Principal/Lead Supportability Engineer

Leonardo UK Ltd; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering firm is seeking a qualified professional in Luton for a permanent role focusing on AR&M engineering. Responsibilities include leading development efforts and conducting Logistic Support Analysis, requiring excellent communication skills and industry experience. The position allows for hybrid working arrangements, with additional locations in Basildon, Bristol, and Southampton.

Qualifications

• Preferably have industry experience in AR&M.
• Familiarity with Bill of Materials and physical design schematics is desirable.
• Knowledge of Availability, Reliability, Maintainability, and Testability analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of AR&M engineering.
• Conduct Logistic Support Analysis (LSA) activities.
• Develop and maintain AR&M Case Reports.

Skills

Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Experience in applying AR&M methodologies

Capable of influencing design solutions

Ability to identify critical dependencies

Advanced user of standard Microsoft Office products

Education

Degree in a relevant engineering or science discipline

Tools

MS Office packages

Teamcenter

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Location

UK Remote/Hybrid

Key Responsibility Areas

• Lead the development and implementation of AR&M / Supportability engineering including analysis for complex systems.
• Carry out ILS activities in accordance with UK and international standards and regulations, such as DEF 00-600, 00-40, 00-42, 00-44 and ASD S3000L.
• Conduct AR&M analysis to support system engineering processes, influencing design decisions.
• Develop and maintain an AR&M Case Report.
• Conduct and manage comprehensive Logistic Support Analysis (LSA).
• Develop and maintain a Supportability Case Report.
• Develop maintenance concepts and plans, including Life Cycle Cost (LCC) and Through Life Support (TLS) assessments.
• Collaborate with engineering, logistics, and programme management teams to integrate supportability considerations.
• Prepare and deliver technical reports, presentations and documentation to internal and external stakeholders.
• Support design reviews and customer meetings, by presenting ILS evidence and guidance, ensuring that AR&M and supportability aspects are effectively communicated and addressed.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to engineers within the supportability team.

Skills, Qualifications & Knowledge Required

You will preferably have a degree in a relevant engineering or science discipline. You will have industry experience. We are particularly interested in receiving your application if you have experience in any of the following areas:

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience in applying AR&M methodologies within complex engineering projects.
• Capable of influencing design and support solution via AR&M and/or supportability analysis.
• Experience with the following Logistic Support Analysis, techniques, methodology and practices:
• • Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM)
  • Level of Repair Analysis (LORA)
  • Maintenance Task Analysis (MTA)
  • Spares Modelling and Analysis
  • Software Support Analysis and Assessment
  • Facilities Analysis and Assessment
  • Package, Handling, Storage & Transportaton (PHS&T) Analysis
  • Logistic Information Repository (LIR) / Logistic Support Analysis Record (LSAR)
• Ability to identify critical dependencies, successfully plan and enact activities to meet deadlines.
• Ability to adapt, perform and explain complex support concepts with confidence.
• Advanced user of standard Microsoft Office products.

Desirable Skills & Experience:

• Familiarity with Bill of Materials (BoM) and understanding of function/physical design schematics.
• Knowledge of Availability, Reliability, Maintainability and Testability analysis and ability to interpret its information.
• Proficiency with AR&M analysis tools and techniques, including:
• • Availability Predictions / Modelling
  • Reliability Predictions / Modelling
  • Maintainability Predictions / Modelling
  • Testability Analysis
  • Failure Modes and Criticality Analysis (FMECA)
  • Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)
• Experience and knowledge of complex electronic systems, particularly with RF being desirable.
• Experience with the following tools and packages would be beneficial: MS Office packages; Teamcenter, PTC Windchill, Raytheon EAGLE, IBM DOORS, OPUS10/SIMLOX, MATLAB/Simulink, JIRA and Python.

Location Details

Primary Location: GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300

Additional Locations: GB - Basildon, GB - Bristol - Coldharbour Lane, GB - Southampton

Contract & Working Arrangements

Contract Type: Permanent

Hybrid Working: Hybrid