Senior ILS/IPS Engineer — Lead Life-Cycle Support

Sonovision Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonovision UK is seeking an experienced Senior ILS/IPS Engineer to lead delivery of supportability engineering solutions for defence and aerospace projects, influencing system design and through-life support strategies with OEMs, primes and MOD stakeholders.

You will report to the UK Head of ILS, manage LSAR datasets, ISPs and maintenance strategies, mentor junior engineers, and drive modern data‑driven support models, including predictive maintenance. SC clearance is required or pursued.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• Proven senior ILS/IPS experience in defence or aerospace.
• Strong through-life support and RAM/LSA knowledge.
• Ability to obtain SC Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead ILS/IPS programmes across air, land and maritime sectors.
• Provide technical leadership in LSA, LSAR, LORA, FMECA, RAM.
• Develop ISPs, SCRs and maintenance strategies.
• Produce LSAR datasets and support analysis.
• Influence product design to improve availability and lifecycle costs.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote technical excellence.
• Support bid activities and capability development.
• Ensure compliance with DEF STAN, S-Series, MIL-STD and AQAP.
• Drive modern support solutions including predictive maintenance.

Skills

Senior ILS/IPS experience

Defence/Aerospace domain

System engineering leadership

SC clearance

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Sonovision UK is seeking an experienced Senior ILS/IPS Engineer to lead delivery of supportability engineering solutions for defence and aerospace projects, influencing system design and through-life support strategies with OEMs, primes and MOD stakeholders.

You will report to the UK Head of ILS, manage LSAR datasets, ISPs and maintenance strategies, mentor junior engineers, and drive modern data‑driven support models, including predictive maintenance. SC clearance is required or pursued.