ILS Project Engineer; Lynx​/AW

Job Description

Salary Range: £53,000 - £56,000. Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity.

• Customer & Communication – Act as a technical point of contact for assigned ILS elements, ensuring clear information flow between the Company, customer, and wider teams. Support resolution of technical queries and maintain confidence in support capability.
• Programme Delivery – Execute assigned ILS tasks in line with contract requirements, meeting programme schedules, quality standards, and specifications.
• Technical – Under direction from the Product Support and ILS management team, execute analysis and reports of a technical nature, applicable to the logistic support analysis methodologies, product support, and maintenance tasks for the Lynx/AW159 platform.
• Collaboration – Work closely with colleagues across ILS disciplines to ensure that outputs are aligned, integrated, and consistent with the overall support solution.
• Resource Contribution – Deliver tasks efficiently, highlight risks or constraints early, and support workload balancing within the team.
• Expertise & Development – Apply current company processes and industry best practice to your work, and actively develop technical knowledge and skills.
• Reporting & Information – Provide accurate data, reports, and updates to programme and ILS core teams as required.
• Financial Awareness – Support adherence to programme budgets and earned value management requirements through accurate and timely task delivery.
• Health, Safety & Environment – Take reasonable care of your own safety and that of others, and follow company policies to maintain a safe and compliant workplace.

• In-depth knowledge of customers’ employment of the Company’s aircraft products and Customers’ support organisations and operations.
• In-depth technical awareness gained from a formal technical / professional qualification or experience of military aircraft operation.
• Proven project management experience, with the ability to deliver against programme objectives.
• Strong understanding of Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) principles and relevant industry standards.
• Good knowledge of commercial and contractual practices within a project or engineering environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the Company, Suppliers and Customer organisations.
• The drive and motivation to co-ordinate cross-functional and multidiscipline teams with long term and broad objectives.

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:

Leonardo offers a comprehensive, company‑funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work‑life balance. Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi‑days each year. Benefit from our award‑winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution. Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee‑led networks championing inclusion and diversity. All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.

Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and Linked In Learning. Refer a friend: receive a financial reward through our referral programme. Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more. Flexible working:
Flexible hours with hybrid working options.

Primary

Location:

GB – Yeovil – Lysander Rd.

Contract Type:
Permanent (Hybrid Working: Hybrid).