Through Life / ILS Engineer

Defence iQ; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a Through Life Engineer in a dynamic role focused on supportability and analysis within the defence and security sector. This position involves influencing product design for support and developing cost-effective solutions for global customers. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, leveraging their expertise in Supportability Engineering techniques and Integrated Logistic Support standards. With a hybrid working model, this role offers flexibility while ensuring impactful contributions to critical projects. If you are a motivated professional ready to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in Supportability Engineering and ILS standards is essential.
• Strong communication skills for internal and external interactions.

Responsibilities

• Work in an integrated project team during design and development.
• Facilitate through-life support and collaborate with various functions.

Skills

Supportability Engineering techniques

Level Of Repair Analysis (LORA)

Maintenance Task Analysis (MTA)

Life Cycle Cost (LCC) analysis

Integrated Logistic Support (ILS) standards

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our clients Customer Support & Services function for a Through Life Engineer to take charge of work packages associated with influencing product design for support and for developing cost-effective support solutions for our client's global customers. This role is based in Bristol and falls within the defence and security sector, with a focus on supportability and analysis.

Job Requirements

• Experience in Supportability Engineering techniques such as Level Of Repair Analysis (LORA), Maintenance Task Analysis (MTA), and Life Cycle Cost (LCC) analysis.
• Sound knowledge of Integrated Logistic Support (ILS) standards such as Def Stan 00-600 or ASD S3000L.
• Understanding of the customer environment, structure, and processes.
• Strong interpersonal and highly developed verbal and written communication skills for interacting with internal and external partners.

Key Responsibilities

As a Through Life Engineer, you will:

• Work in an integrated project team environment during the product's design and development phase.
• Exploit through-life support knowledge and capabilities to satisfy customers' support requirements and our client's support-related business objectives.
• Act as a focus within the project for progressing design for support objectives.
• Facilitate through life support through the exploitation of new and existing technologies.
• Collaborate with functions such as Reliability, Human Factors, Training, and Technical Authors.

About the Role

This permanent role offers a dynamic (hybrid) working model, typically requiring 1-2 days on-site per week, with temporary deviations to be agreed with your Line Manager. Given the sensitive nature of the work, successful applicants will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by our client's Personnel Security Team.

If you are a team-oriented, motivated professional with a willingness to adapt and a thorough understanding of Supportability Engineering techniques and Integrated Logistic Support standards, our client wants to hear from you.