Senior Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Engineer

Dunwall Partners Ltd; Baldock; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonovision UK is seeking a Senior Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Engineer to lead delivery of through-life support for defence and aerospace programmes. The role blends technical leadership with hands-on analysis across air, land and maritime domains.

You will shape ISPs and SCRs, manage LSAR data, influence design for availability and lifecycle cost, and mentor engineers while collaborating with OEMs, primes and government bodies. Hybrid work with UK travel and international collaboration.

Qualifications

• Degree required 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.
• 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

ILS/IPS experience

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Security clearance

Education

Degree in Engineering

Job description

Senior Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Engineer

Senior Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Engineer

Location: Letchworth (Hybrid) with travel across the UK, Europe and North America

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract: Permanent, Full time

About Sonovision

Sonovision UK is a leading provider of engineering support services, helping clients across the defence, aerospace, energy and commercial sectors deliver complex programmes efficiently and effectively.

We are looking for an experienced Senior ILS/IPS Engineer to join our growing team and lead the delivery of supportability engineering solutions across high-profile defence and aerospace projects.

This is a senior position offering the opportunity to work with major OEMs, defence primes and government organisations, influencing system design, through-life support strategies and next-generation maintenance solutions.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the UK Head of ILS, you will:

• 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

About You

In order to be successful in this role it's essential that you have / are:

• 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
• 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

It would be great if you had:

• Experience working with UK MOD or DE&S
• Knowledge of CSIS, TDOL and L1/L2/L3 support frameworks
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams

Why Join Sonovision?

• Hybrid working environment
• Work on leading defence and aerospace programmes
• Opportunities for international collaboration and travel
• Exposure to innovative supportability and digital engineering technologies
• A supportive, collaborative and growing engineering team