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