Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Engineer

Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Engineer to join a high-performing engineering environment focused on complex electronic and avionics systems. The role is responsible for ensuring that systems are designed and supported in a way that optimises lifecycle cost, reliability, maintainability, safety, and operational effectiveness. You will work closely with systems engineering and cross-functional teams to influence design decisions and develop comprehensive supportability analyses and documentation across the product lifecycle. Requirements Key Responsibilities Integrated Logistics Support & Systems Analysis - Influence system design for reliability, maintainability, testability, and safety. - Conduct Logistic Support Analysis (LSA) to define maintenance requirements, resources, tools, personnel, and support equipment. - Develop and maintain system Maintenance Concepts aligned with operational requirements. - Consolidate maintenance data into structured Maintenance Plans. - Define packaging, handling, storage, and transportation requirements for systems and equipment. - Identify facility requirements for maintenance and training environments. Reliability & Failure Analysis - Perform reliability analysis of systems and products. - Conduct Failure Modes, Effects, and Criticality Analysis (FMECA). - Identify failure modes, causes, effects, and mitigation strategies. - Support conversion of FMECA outputs into Failure Catalogues. - Participate in failure investigations and corrective action processes. Systems Engineering Support - Support testability analysis within the systems engineering environment. - Assist Safety Engineers with safety assessments, including failure impact and probability analysis. - Contribute to Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) development. - Support multidisciplinary engineering teams interfacing with internal stakeholders. Maintenance & Support Planning - Define optimal spare parts provisioning based on operational profiles and maintenance strategies. - Specify support and test equipment requirements for systems and subsystems. - Contribute to lifecycle support optimisation and cost reduction strategies. Technical Documentation - Draft Service Letters, Technical Bulletins, and Service Bulletins. - Develop technical publications where required. - Provide ad hoc technical writing support when capacity is constrained within documentation teams. Operational Support - Provide support to product and engineering teams across multiple programs. - Engage with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure effective product supportability. - Manage timesheets and ensure accurate recovery of billable hours. Required Knowledge & Experience Technical Knowledge - Understanding of electronic warfare (EW) and avionics systems and operational environments. - Familiarity with systems engineering principles and lifecycle support concepts. Standards & Methodologies - Experience with: - MIL-HDBK-217F Notice 2 - MIL-STD-1629A (or equivalent reliability/failure analysis standards) - Practical Experience - Background in logistics engineering, system safety engineering, and/or technical authoring. - Experience with reliability and maintainability analysis tools and methods. - Exposure to engineering support environments is advantageous. - Leadership or management training is beneficial but not required. Tools & Systems - Windchill Quality Solutions / Relex or similar reliability tools - MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint - ERP systems (e.g., IFS or equivalent) - Eagle LSA Toolset or comparable logistics support tools Competencies & Attributes - Strong analytical and critical thinking ability - Problem-solving mindset - High attention to detail and quality orientation - Strong written and verbal communication skills - Ability to work effectively in a team environment - Structured, organised, and disciplined approach to work - Professionalism and strong work ethic Qualifications - National Technical Diploma in Electronics (minimum requirement) - Additional software/tool training in logistics or reliability systems advantageous