ILS Engineer

Location: Greater London , hybrid 3 days per week on site\\nDuration: Contract (Outside IR35) – 6 months initially\\nDue to the nature of this project successful candidate must hold Active SC Clearance and be Sole British National.\\nRC Fornax are seeking an experienced ILS / Obsolescence Engineer to support our customer in delivering Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) and proactive obsolescence management across multiple engineering systems.\\nKey Responsibilities\\nObsolescence Management\\n * Perform proactive and reactive obsolescence activities across multiple systems.\\n * Support obsolescence resolution options in line with BS EN-IEC-62402:2019.\\n * Identify spares holdings and ensure alignment with MoD Spares Policy and NATO Codification.\\n * Monitor and report obsolescence risks throughout contract and system life.\\nILS Activities\\n * Develop and maintain ILS Management Plans aligned with DEF STAN 00-600 and business strategy.\\n * Support ARM reporting, including Reliability Block Diagrams for redundancy and critical item analysis.\\n * Interpret maintenance schedules and manuals; attend Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM) meetings.\\n * Contribute to bid activities by reviewing customer requirements and preparing Basis of Estimates.\\n * Ensure compliance with ILS requirements and demonstrate value to stakeholders.\\nAnalysis & Support\\n * Conduct FMECA, LORA, Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA), and PHS&T assessments.\\n * Address disposal issues, including hazardous materials and security considerations.\\n * Support training and documentation development.\\nCollaboration\\n * Work closely with engineering design teams to influence supportability in system design.\\n * Liaise with functional safety, configuration, supply chain, and OEMs to manage support data and obsolescence.\\n * Engage with customers to manage expectations and mitigate ILS-related risks.\\nExperience Required\\n * Proven track record delivering ILS within the UK Defence sector.\\n * Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience (HNC Level 4 or higher).\\n * Strong knowledge of UK Defence Standards and international ILS standards.\\n * Experience with maritime surface and sub-surface platforms.\\n * Familiarity with control systems and software supportability