Supportability Engineer

Sierra Nevada Corporation Mission Systems UK; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 holidays

Pension scheme (10% SNC, 5% employee)

Car scheme (TuSker)

Employee assistance programme

Private medical (BUPA)

Eye care discounts

Life Assurance

Cycle to work

Sage employee benefits

Income protection

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation Mission Systems UK in Bristol seeks a Supportability Engineer to guide ILS activities on UK MOD programmes. You will assess bid requirements, write key ILS documents, and coordinate across Programs, Engineering, Procurement, Logistics and Maintenance teams.

You’ll also support customers and field service with logistical insights. The role emphasizes collaboration with MOD programmes, document control, and ensuring readiness of ILS deliverables in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Experience writing ILS plans and related documentation.
• Assisting bids and statements of work.
• Coordinate across Programs, Engineering, Procurement, Logistics and Maintenance.
• Clear written and verbal communication; security awareness.
• Eligible for Baseline Personnel Security Standard.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultation to bids by assessing requirements and responding to statements of work.
• Develop and maintain documentation such as plans, reports, analyses and repositories related to ILS and Supportability.
• Coordinate tasks across departments such as Programs, Engineering, Procurement, Logistics and Maintenance.
• Provide logistical technical support to customers, end-users, and field service teams.

Skills

ILS

Bid evaluation

Documentation

Project coordination

Logistical support

Tools

Spreadsheets (Excel)

MS Office

Job description

Supportability Engineer

SNC Mission Systems UK -Bristol

We are looking for aSupportabilityEngineer to join us at SNC Mission Systems UK inBristol. We providetailored mission systems integration and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) solutions for the UK Government and its allies.

Our unique strength is our mission partner approach delivered by people who have first-hand operational experience. Weunderstand the challenges, have theknow-howto overcome them, and work together to succeed.Operating for over a decade, we delivercutting-edgecapabilities from open-source intelligence (OSINT) to uncrewed surface vessels and high-altitude one-way effectors that deliver true interoperability across all security levels.

AsaSupportabilityEngineer, you will play a key role insupportingMOD-relatedprojectsproviding advice and guidance on Integrated Logistical Support (ILS) activities thatare happeningwithin UK MODprogrammes. No two days will be the same as you willsupport inBID ratings related to ILS one day, influence and inform decision as key link between SNC MS UK and the MOD the next. You will write up relevant documents as well as keeping spreadsheets updated as part of your day-to-day.

Some of your responsibilities will include...

• Providing consultation support to bids by assessing requirements and responding to statements of work

• Developing and maintaining documentation such as plans, Reports, Analysis and Repositories related to ILS and Supportability.

• Supporting project coordination for ILS related tasks and activities across departments such as Programs, Engineering, Procurement, Logistics and Maintenance teams.

• Providing logistical technical support to customers, end-users, and field service teams.

We particularly welcome applications from individuals currently serving in the Armed Forces or those transitioning into civilian careers. The skills, experience, and operational insight gained during your military service will enable you to quickly make an impact, acting as a key link between the MOD and SNC Mission Systems UKprogrammes.

With around 40% of our workforce coming from an Armed Forces background,you'llbe joining a team that understands the transition journey and can provide a supportive and familiar environment as you move into civilian life.

As a Supportability Engineer,you'llwork on meaningful, operationally relevant challenges that directly contribute to mission success.You'llhave real ownership of your work, collaborate closely with customers, and see the tangible impact of the solutions you deliver.

Most importantly,we'relooking for people who are eager to learn, willing to get stuck in, and excited to help shape the future of ourorganisation. Ifyou'relooking to influence a growingdefencebusiness that rapidly turns innovative technology into operational capability,we'dlove to hear from you.

What we offer...

• 28 holidays

• Competitive pension scheme (we contribute 10%, you contribute 5%)

• Tusker car scheme (salary sacrifice)

• Employee assistance programme Scheme via TELUS

• Private medical scheme via BUPA

• Discounts on eye tests, glasses and contact lenses

• Life Assurance

• Dental health plan (claim back money towards routine & restorative treatments)

• Cycle to work scheme

• Sage employee benefits including high street, health & wellbeing discounts

• Income protection

Please be aware that many roles at SNC MS UK are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

SNC MS UK is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

If you have an accessibility need, disability, condition or need any additional support that means you might require changes to the application or recruitment process (for example, you might need to submit your application in a different format), please get in touch with our Talent Team at [e-mail]. We are here toassistand accommodate your needs.