Senior Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Engineer

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

Senior Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Engineer

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

Salary: Competitive, DOE

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
• 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

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