Senior ILS/IPS Engineer - Defence & Aerospace Leader (SC)

Sonovision UK - Ortec Group; Letchworth; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonovision UK is seeking a Senior ILS Engineer to lead ILS/IPS activities for major defence and aerospace programmes. You will drive capability development, govern ILS processes, and collaborate with OEMs and government organisations to optimise supportability and lifecycle cost.

The role reports to the UK Head of ILS and involves delivering ISPs, LSAR-related outputs, and integrating ILS with technical publications and digital services. SC clearance is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in ILS/IPS leadership roles within defence or aerospace.
• Strong expertise in ILS/LSA methodologies and through-life support.
• Knowledge of DEF STAN 00-600, DEF STAN 00-60, S-Series, MIL-STD-1388-2B, AQAP.
• Ability to obtain SC Clearance and working with UK MOD/DE&S.

Responsibilities

• Lead ILS/IPS teams within Sonovision UK and oversee delivery of complex ILS programmes.
• Author Integrated Support Plans (ISPs), Supportability Case Reports (SCRs) and related ILS/IPS documentation.
• Drive digital ILS solutions, data analytics and AI-enabled support initiatives.
• Engage with MOD, defence primes, OEMs and cross-functional teams across UK/Europe.

Skills

ILS leadership

IPS leadership

Defence/Aerospace knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Governance & standards

Education

Degree in Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Sonovision UK is seeking a Senior ILS Engineer to lead ILS/IPS activities for major defence and aerospace programmes. You will drive capability development, govern ILS processes, and collaborate with OEMs and government organisations to optimise supportability and lifecycle cost.

The role reports to the UK Head of ILS and involves delivering ISPs, LSAR-related outputs, and integrating ILS with technical publications and digital services. SC clearance is advantageous.