Senior ILS Engineer - Defence & Aerospace Leader (Hybrid)

Sonovision Ltd; Norton; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working environment

Travel opportunities across UK/Europe/

Job summary

Sonovision UK is seeking a Senior ILS/IPS Engineer to lead the delivery of supportability engineering across high-profile defence and aerospace projects. The role is hybrid from Letchworth with travel across the UK, Europe and North America.

You will drive ILS/IPS programmes spanning air, land and maritime systems and shape through-life support strategies. The position requires degree-qualified engineering experience, senior ILS/IPS exposure, and deep knowledge of DEF STAN, MIL-STD and AQAP

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-1388-2B 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

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Leadership

Security clearance

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

DEF STAN 00-600

DEF STAN 00-60

MIL-STD-1388-2B

AQAP standards

S-Series

Job description

Sonovision UK is seeking a Senior ILS/IPS Engineer to lead the delivery of supportability engineering across high-profile defence and aerospace projects. The role is hybrid from Letchworth with travel across the UK, Europe and North America.

You will drive ILS/IPS programmes spanning air, land and maritime systems and shape through-life support strategies. The position requires degree-qualified engineering experience, senior ILS/IPS exposure, and deep knowledge of DEF STAN, MIL-STD and AQAP