Principal Supportability Engineer; ILS

Position: Principal Supportability Engineer (ILS)
## Principal Supportability Engineer (ILS)
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Posted Todayjob requisition :
R0030074
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* Job Description:

**** Your impact
** Help shape the future of military capability. As a Principal ILS Engineer at Leonardo, you’ll lead the integration of Supportability across complex systems – many in the Electronic Warfare domain – so operators can perform at their best when it matters most. You’ll set the strategy for ILS across programmes, influence the design from concept to delivery, and work with multidisciplinary teams, military users, and Ministry of Defence stakeholders to deliver safe, effective, and complaint solutions.
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* What you will do:

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* ** Set strategy and governance:
** define ILS approach, standards, and measures of effectiveness across programmes.
* ** Assure delivery:
** lead major ILS work packages and reviews; ensure quality, schedule, and compliance.
* ** Technical leadership and mentoring:
** guide ILS practitioners and adjacent disciplines and share best practice.
* ** Bid and capture:
** shape winning ILS propositions, estimates, and plans for competitive proposals.
* ** Testing and evaluation:
** plan and run ILS activities, trials, and demonstrations, monitor performance, and drive design actions.
* ** Client engagement:
** act as the ILS point of contact for MOD and industry clients and partners, building long-term relationships.
* ** Capability development:
** identify opportunities for innovation and strengthen ILS function and EW domain practice.
** What you’ll bring
**** Main must-haves:
*** Support design reviews and customer meetings, by presenting ILS evidence and guidance, ensuring that AR&M and supportability aspects are effectively communicated and addressed.
* Extensive experience in ILS on mission-critical defence/aerospace programmes, with working knowledge of  the Defence Logistics Framework and Def Stan 00-600.
* Depth across ILS methods: supportability analysis, software support, safety, supply support, maintenance and progressive assurance.
* Demonstrated technical leadership and mentoring, setting direction and assuring quality across multiple projects.
* Experience in applying AR&M methodologies within complex engineering projects.
* Strong stakeholder skills with senior MOD and industry clients; able to influence and build trust.
** Helpful tooling (nice to have):
*** You will preferably have a degree in a relevant engineering or science discipline.
* Experience with requirement and delivery tools (e.g., DOORS, Jira, Confluence).
* Experience of safety analysis of complex systems in a safety-critical industry.
** Plus:
*** Experience building Capability within an organisation and supporting business growth.

This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.
** Security Clearance
** This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit:
** Why join us
** At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.
* ** Time to Recharge:
** Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
* ** Secure your Future:
** Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
* ** Your Wellbeing Matters:
** Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
* ** Rewarding Performance**:
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