Senior Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Engineer

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

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

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
• 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

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

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.