Senior ILS Engineer – Defence & Aerospace Leader

Sonovision Ltd; Watford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonovision UK is seeking an experienced Senior ILS/IPS Engineer to lead supportability engineering across defence and aerospace projects. You will influence system design, through-life support strategies and maintenance solutions, reporting to the UK Head of ILS.

You will deliver ISPs, SCRs and LSAR datasets, mentor junior engineers, support bid activity and ensure compliance with DEF STAN, S-Series and AQAP standards. Candidates should hold a degree and be eligible for SC security clearance.

Qualifications

• 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-#####-2B and AQAP standards.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to obtain SC Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team mentoring

Education

Degree qualified in Engineering or equivalent

Tools

DEF STAN 00-600

DEF STAN 00-60

S-Series

MIL-STD-#####-2B

AQAP standards

Job description

Sonovision UK is seeking an experienced Senior ILS/IPS Engineer to lead supportability engineering across defence and aerospace projects. You will influence system design, through-life support strategies and maintenance solutions, reporting to the UK Head of ILS.

You will deliver ISPs, SCRs and LSAR datasets, mentor junior engineers, support bid activity and ensure compliance with DEF STAN, S-Series and AQAP standards. Candidates should hold a degree and be eligible for SC security clearance.