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ILS / Supportability Engineer
- west of england, england, United Kingdom
- Contract·On-site
- £1 - £2 Per Hour
Job Description
Contract ILS / Supportability Engineer – Defence (Combat Air)
Bristol (Hybrid - 2-3 days onsite)
Overview
We’re currently supporting a leading defence programme and are looking for an experienced ILS / Supportability Engineer to join a high-performing team delivering critical capability into the Military Air / Combat Air environment.
This role is key to ensuring systems are designed, developed, and maintained with supportability, resilience, and operational readiness at their core.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct Supportability Analysis to influence system design and ensure long-term supportability
- Apply knowledge of Support Solution Development Tools (SSDT)
- Work in alignment with DEFSTAN 00-600 and S3000L standards
- Analyse evidence to improve Resilience, Agility, and Preparedness (RAP), particularly during Transition to Conflict (TTC) and conflict scenarios
- Support the development and optimisation of in-service support solutions, including:
- Obsolescence management
- Collaborate closely with MOD (DE&S) and industry partners
Required Experience
- Proven experience in ILS, Supportability Engineering, or a similar discipline
- Strong knowledge of defence standards (DEFSTAN 00-600 / S3000L)
- Experience within the Military Air environment (Combat Air highly desirable)
- Ability to influence design through analytical insight
- Experience working across MOD and contractor environments