Job description:
Sierra Nevada Corporation Mission Systems UK (SNC MS UK) is looking for an ILS/Supportability Engineer.
About SNC MS UK
At SNC Mission Systems UK we provide tailored mission systems integration and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) solutions for the UK Government and its allies.
Our unique strength is our mission partner approach delivered by people who have first-hand operational experience. We understand the challenges you face, have the know-how to overcome them and work with you to succeed.
Operating for over a decade, we deliver cutting-edge capabilities from open-source intelligence (OSINT) to uncrewed surface vessels and high-altitude one-way effectors that deliver true interoperability across all security levels. With our in-house R&D team, BabelwX®, we deliver innovation at scale and pace.
A wholly-owned subsidiary of SNC, we also leverage their extensive heritage in innovation and advanced technologies to offer solutions of the highest standard and for any circumstance – peacetime or battlefield.
Role
As an ILS / Supportability Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring systems and equipment are designed, supported and sustained through life in the most cost-effective and operationally effective way.
You will work across engineering, projects, supply chain and customers to develop and deliver Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) solutions for MOD programmes, ensuring reliability, maintainability and supportability are considered throughout the system lifecycle.
You will act as a subject matter expert for ILS and supportability, influencing design, support strategy, and through-life management.
Key responsibilities
Supportability analysis & planning
- Conduct Logistics Support Analysis (LSA)
- Carry out Reliability, Availability and Maintainability (RAM) analysis
- Conduct Failure Modes, Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA)
- Develop Level of Repair Analysis (LORA)
- Develop Maintenance Task Analysis (MTA)
- Develop provisioning and spares strategies
- Contribute to availability modelling and lifecycle cost analysis
ILS documentation & deliverables
- Production and maintenance of ILS documentation, including:
- Through Life Management Plans (TLMP)
- Integrated Support Plans (ISP)
- Logistics Support Analysis Records (LSAR)
- Supportability Case Reports (SCR)
- Technical Publications and Illustrated Parts Catalogues (IPC)
- Obsolescence Management Plans
Lifecycle sustainment
- Influence design reviews to improve maintainability and supportability
- Define maintenance concepts and support strategies
- Identify spares, repair and obsolescence risks
- Support configuration and change management activities
Stakeholder & customer support
- Work with engineering, project management, procurement and customers
- Support provisioning conferences and design reviews
- Provide supportability input to bids and proposals where required
- Support training solution development
Person specification
Essential
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Logistics or related field
- Experience in ILS, supportability engineering, reliability engineering or sustainment engineering
- Understanding of reliability, maintainability and lifecycle support principles
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work across multiple teams and disciplines
- Strong technical documentation and communication skills
Desirable
- Experience in defence, aerospace, maritime or other regulated industry
- Experience working with MOD or government customers
- Experience supporting bids or proposals
- Understanding of configuration management
Additional information
Work schedule: Full-time role based in Bristol with occasional travel to business and customer sites, as well as the United States.
Professional development: SNC MS UK provides ample opportunities for training and development, working on cutting-edge technologies and projects.
Support for Armed Forces: SNC MS UK is a proud Armed Forces Covenant member and offers 15 days paid leave for reservists and 5 days paid leave for Cadet Forces Adult Volunteers.
Please be aware that many roles at SNC MS UK are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.
SNC MS UK is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
If you have an accessibility need, disability, condition or need any additional support that means you might require changes to the application or recruitment process (for example, you might need to submit your application in a different format), please get in touch with our Talent Team at [email protected]. We are here to assist and accommodate your needs.
