Senior Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Engineer
CV-LibrarySG6, Norton, HertfordshirepermanentPosted: 28 October 2026
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Location: Letchworth (Hybrid) with travel across the UK, Europe and North America
Salary: Competitive, DOE
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent, Full time
About Sonovision
Sonovision UK is a leading provider of engineering support services, helping clients across the defence, aerospace, energy and commercial sectors deliver complex programmes efficiently and effectively.
We are looking for an experienced Senior ILS/IPS Engineer to join our growing team and lead the delivery of supportability engineering solutions across high-profile defence and aerospace projects.
This is a senior position offering the opportunity to work with major OEMs, defence primes and government organisations, influencing system design, through-life support strategies and next-generation maintenance solutions.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the UK Head of ILS, you will:
* Lead and deliver ILS/IPS programmes across air, land and maritime sectors
* Provide technical leadership in LSA, LSAR, LORA, FMECA, RAM and supportability engineering activities
* Develop Integrated Support Plans (ISPs), Supportability Case Reports (SCRs) and maintenance strategies
* Produce and manage LSAR datasets and support analysis activities
* Influence product design to improve availability, maintainability and lifecycle costs
* Act as a trusted advisor to customers including defence primes, OEMs and MOD stakeholders
* Support bid activities, business growth initiatives and capability development
* Ensure compliance with industry standards including DEF STAN, S-Series, MIL-STD and AQAP requirements
* Mentor and support junior engineers while promoting technical excellence and innovation
* Help drive modern support solutions including predictive maintenance, digital technologies and data-driven support models
About You
In order to be successful in this role it’s essential that you have / are:
* Degree qualified in Engineering or equivalent
* Proven experience in a senior ILS/IPS role within defence or aerospace
* Strong understanding of ILS, LSA and through-life support methodologies
* Experience delivering complex engineering programmes
* Knowledge of DEF STAN 00-600, DEF STAN 00-60, S-Series, MIL-STD-1388-2B and AQAP standards
* Excellent analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills
* Ability to obtain SC Security Clearance
It would be great if you had:
* Experience working with UK MOD or DE&S
* Knowledge of CSIS, TDOL and L1/L2/L3 support frameworks
* Experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams
Why Join Sonovision
* Hybrid working environment
* Work on leading defence and aerospace programmes
* Opportunities for international collaboration and travel
* Exposure to innovative supportability and digital engineering technologies
* A supportive, collaborative and growing engineering team
If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role click on “APPLY” today!
No agencies please
Location: Letchworth (Hybrid) with travel across the UK, Europe and North America
Salary: Competitive, DOE
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent, Full time
About Sonovision
Sonovision UK is a leading provider of engineering support services, helping clients across the defence, aerospace, energy and commercial sectors deliver complex programmes efficiently and effectively.
We are looking for an experienced Senior ILS/IPS Engineer to join our growing team and lead the delivery of supportability engineering solutions across high-profile defence and aerospace projects.
This is a senior position offering the opportunity to work with major OEMs, defence primes and government organisations, influencing system design, through-life support strategies and next-generation maintenance solutions.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the UK Head of ILS, you will:
* Lead and deliver ILS/IPS programmes across air, land and maritime sectors
* Provide technical leadership in LSA, LSAR, LORA, FMECA, RAM and supportability engineering activities
* Develop Integrated Support Plans (ISPs), Supportability Case Reports (SCRs) and maintenance strategies
* Produce and manage LSAR datasets and support analysis activities
* Influence product design to improve availability, maintainability and lifecycle costs
* Act as a trusted advisor to customers including defence primes, OEMs and MOD stakeholders
* Support bid activities, business growth initiatives and capability development
* Ensure compliance with industry standards including DEF STAN, S-Series, MIL-STD and AQAP requirements
* Mentor and support junior engineers while promoting technical excellence and innovation
* Help drive modern support solutions including predictive maintenance, digital technologies and data-driven support models
About You
In order to be successful in this role it’s essential that you have / are:
* Degree qualified in Engineering or equivalent
* Proven experience in a senior ILS/IPS role within defence or aerospace
* Strong understanding of ILS, LSA and through-life support methodologies
* Experience delivering complex engineering programmes
* Knowledge of DEF STAN 00-600, DEF STAN 00-60, S-Series, MIL-STD-1388-2B and AQAP standards
* Excellent analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills
* Ability to obtain SC Security Clearance
It would be great if you had:
* Experience working with UK MOD or DE&S
* Knowledge of CSIS, TDOL and L1/L2/L3 support frameworks
* Experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams
Why Join Sonovision
* Hybrid working environment
* Work on leading defence and aerospace programmes
* Opportunities for international collaboration and travel
* Exposure to innovative supportability and digital engineering technologies
* A supportive, collaborative and growing engineering team
If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role click on “APPLY” today!
No agencies please