Senior ILS Engineer

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Are you an ILS professional looking to work on mission-critical aerospace systems? We’re hiring a Senior ILS Engineer to join a high-performing team supporting advanced release systems used across some of the world’s most prominent military aircraft platforms.

This role offers the opportunity to work across the full product lifecycle—from concept through design, integration, and in-service support—on projects that directly support national and global security operations.
What You’ll Be Doing
Lead Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) activities, including reliability, maintainability, and supportability analysis across the system lifecycle.
Develop and maintain ILS documentation such as LSAR data, maintenance plans, spares provisioning, and technical publications.
Coordinate with engineering teams to ensure supportability is embedded into system design and meets through-life cost targets.
Conduct trade studies and provide recommendations on maintenance concepts, training needs, and obsolescence management.
Support verification, validation, and in-service support planning to optimise operational availability.What You’ll Bring
Degree in Engineering or a related discipline (or equivalent industry experience).
5+ years’ experience in ILS/IPS or systems engineering with a strong understanding of the full development lifecycle.
Proven background in reliability, maintainability, and supportability engineering.
Skilled in requirements management, documentation, and technical communications.
Experience with tools such as DOORS, Innoslate, or equivalent.
Aerospace, defence, or other mission-critical environment experience highly desirable.Why Join?
Half-day Fridays for better work-life balance
25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing with service
Private medical insurance (with optional family cover)
Up to 7% employer pension contribution
Life assurance, group income protection, and a flexible benefits platform including gym membership, dental, critical illness cover, and cycle-to-work
Access to an employee assistance programme for mental health and wellbeingDue to the nature of the work, UK right-to-work and eligibility for BPSS clearance are required.

This is an exciting opportunity to take on a senior role with direct influence over the supportability of cutting-edge aerospace systems. If you’re ready to help shape the long-term sustainment of mission-critical technology, we’d love to hear from you.

RW

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