National AI Awards 2025Discover AI's trailblazers! Join us to celebrate innovation and nominate industry leaders.

Nominate & Attend

ILS Engineer

Romsey
9 months ago
Applications closed

ILS Engineer

  • Cutting edge of comms systems

  • Fantastic opportunity to join a rapidly growing team

  • Company is a champion of diversity Engineering

    Package

  • Up to £80,000 per annum

  • Top quartile benefits package

  • Flexitime and hybrid working

    Our client is a rapidly growing and highly respected UK company that design and secure the world's most technically advanced data and communications systems for governments and industry - utilising next generation AI, machine learning and advanced sensor technology.

    The client has won a series of new projects within the UK MOD and government space and are actively recruiting.

    The Opportunity
    Use your supportability experience and determination to influence and advise the various business functions, engineering, project managers, services and portfolio managers, by promoting and implementing ILS activities. In addition, supporting the projects by identifying and managing ILS risks.

    Primary activities include:

    To carry out new and in-service product and system supportability analysis.
    Actively collaborate with project, engineering, production and other business areas to ensure that supportability and support-related design factors are fully considered during the design process to optimise through life support and provide system supportability assurance.
    To provide high levels of confidence in our capability to meet the internal and external customer ILS support requirements.
    Support customers and products.
    Key Responsibilities

    Influence product, system and support solution design for optimum Reliability, Maintainability, Testability and Availability.
    Preparation of ILS and supportability documentation.
    Develop and deliver tailored ILS element plans, reports and in-service support plans to ensure customer requirements are met within project timescales and budget.
    Conduct detailed Logistic Support Analysis (LSA), Supportability Analysis (SA), Maintenance Task Analysis (MTA), spares modelling and Ease of Maintenance Assessments (EMA).
    Produce and support the production of FMECAs, RBDs, MTBF generation and reliability predictions.
    Production and amendment of Technical Manuals to various formats, i.e. AESPs, COTS manuals.
    Adhere to Business Unit governance and reporting, and active compliance with relevant all Roke policies and procedures.
    Undertake such other reasonable duties commensurate with the job holder's experience and qualifications as required by the business.Education and Qualifications

    Degree or HND/HNC qualified or with relevant experience in the Defence IndustryKnowledge, Skills & Experience

    Experience in applying ILS methodologies to low volume, high value, products and systems in a highly regulated environment
    Knowledge and experience of the application of through-life support standards such as ASD S-Series Specifications, DEF STAN 00-600, 00-40, 00-42, Mil Std 217F and KiD Framework
    Experience in working with customers in a matrix managed team
    Good knowledge of MOD support frameworks and experience in their application as a supplier
    Experience as a technical author
    Experience in using industry recognised ILS/ARM modelling software If you are interested in this role or wish to apply, please feel free to reply to this advert or call me on (phone number removed)
National AI Awards 2025

Subscribe to Future Tech Insights for the latest jobs & insights, direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service.

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

AI Jobs Skills Radar 2026: Emerging Frameworks, Languages & Tools to Learn Now

As the UK’s AI sector accelerates towards a £1 trillion tech economy, the job landscape is rapidly evolving. Whether you’re an aspiring AI engineer, a machine learning specialist, or a data-driven software developer, staying ahead of the curve means more than just brushing up on Python. You’ll need to master a new generation of frameworks, languages, and tools shaping the future of artificial intelligence. Welcome to the AI Jobs Skills Radar 2026—your definitive guide to the emerging AI tech stack that employers will be looking for in the next 12–24 months. Updated annually for accuracy and relevance, this guide breaks down the top tools, frameworks, platforms, and programming languages powering the UK’s most in-demand AI careers.

How to Find Hidden AI Jobs in the UK Using Professional Bodies like BCS, IET & the Turing Society

When it comes to job hunting in artificial intelligence (AI), most candidates head straight to traditional job boards, LinkedIn, or recruitment agencies. But what if there was a better way to find roles that aren’t advertised publicly? What if you could access hidden job leads, gain inside knowledge, or get referred by people already in the field? That’s where professional bodies and specialist AI communities come in. In this article, we’ll explore how UK-based organisations like BCS (The Chartered Institute for IT), IET (The Institution of Engineering and Technology), and the Turing Society can help you uncover AI job opportunities you won’t find elsewhere. We'll show you how to strategically use their directories, special-interest groups (SIGs), and CPD (Continuing Professional Development) events to elevate your career and expand your AI job search in ways most job seekers overlook.

How to Get a Better AI Job After a Lay-Off or Redundancy

Being made redundant or laid off can feel like the rug has been pulled from under you. Whether part of a wider company restructuring, budget cuts, or market shifts in tech, many skilled professionals in the AI industry have recently found themselves unexpectedly jobless. But while redundancy brings immediate financial and emotional stress, it can also be a powerful catalyst for career growth. In the fast-evolving field of artificial intelligence, where new roles and specialisms emerge constantly, bouncing back stronger is not only possible—it’s likely. In this guide, we’ll walk you through a step-by-step action plan for turning redundancy into your next big opportunity. From managing the shock to targeting better AI jobs, updating your CV, and approaching recruiters the smart way, we’ll help you move from setback to comeback.