Sonovision UK is a leading provider of Engineering Support Services to clients. Our experts help our clients in the Energy, Aerospace, Military and Commercial Sectors achieve time-to-market objectives and cost goals.
At Sonovision, we are seeking a Senior ILS Engineer to provide ILS and Integrated Product Support (IPS) consultancy, driving technical excellence, innovation, and customer value across high-profile defence and aerospace programmes.
This is a leadership role, requiring close working with major OEMs, defence primes, and government organisations.
You will play a key role in recommendations to enhance the supportability of our clients’ products, defining future system support strategies and through-life solutions, influencing design through ILS/IPS principles, Logistic Support Analysis (LSA), and strengthening Sonovision’s position as a trusted partner in supportability engineering.
The role:
Reporting to the UK Head of ILS, you will lead ILS / IPS teams within Sonovision, oversee delivery of complex ILS programmes and studies, act as a senior interface with customers and partners, and support business development, bid development, and capability growth.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Capability Development
- Implement Sonovision’s ILS / IPS strategy in line with business growth objectives
- Implement best practices through the use of ILS frameworks, governance, and tools
- Act as a senior point of contact for high-performing ILS teams across the UK and European operations
- Drive adoption of digital ILS solutions, including data analytics and AI-enabled support
- Ensure alignment with international standards (S-Series, DEF STAN 00-600, DEF STAN 00-60, MIL-STD 1388 2B, AQAP)
- Represent Sonovision at industry and MOD forums
Programme & Delivery Leadership
- Deliver ILS/IPS principles and analysis to programmes across air, land, and sea
- Ensure delivery meets cost, schedule, and technical performance targets
- Provide senior oversight of key ILS outputs including ISP, LSA OM and maintenance strategies
- Author Integrated Support Plans (ISPs), Supportability Case Reports (SCRs) and all ILS/IPS technical documentation/plans
- Influence system design decisions to optimise availability, maintainability, and lifecycle cost
- Produce LSAR data sets by means of thorough product research and structured Analysis (LSA) in accordance with specified standards.
- Identify maintenance requirements, procedures and all associated support resources necessary for sustainment of product in-service.
- Populate LSARs using appropriate software packages ensuring compliance with necessary protocols and standards.
- Understand customer requirements and end-user’s maintenance concept in accordance with customer provided specifications / statement of work. -
- Work with Reliability and Maintainability Engineers to produce an all-inclusive LSAR database. - Liaise with Technical Publications to provide clarification and validation of core data transferred from the LSAR
- Demonstrable experience in the field of LSA / LSAR, coupled with the use of associated computer database system/s are essential requirements for this role.
Technical Authority – ILS / IPS
- Act as technical authority to customer for ILS disciplines including LSA, LORA, FMECA, MTA and RAM
- Perform LSA/LSAR reviews
- Perform deliverable reviews and provide guidance, on specific ILS products, to ILS Engineers and any / all Junior Engineers in the achievement of quality and value for money for contracted deliverables
- Ensure integration of supportability into system architecture and design
- Drive innovation in predictive maintenance, digital twins, and data-driven support models
Customer Engagement & Business Growth
- Act as a trusted advisor to customers (MOD, defence primes, OEMs)
- Support bid and proposal activities
- Build and maintain strategic relationships across the defence and aerospace ecosystem
Lifecycle & Support Strategy
- Define end-to-end support solutions including maintenance models and supply chain strategies
- Support the development and implementation of next-generation support approaches such as predictive maintenance and digital platforms
Technical Publications & Data
- Oversee development of technical documentation aligned with Sonovision capabilities, ensuring compliance with S1000D
- Ensure integration between ILS, technical publications, and digital services
To be considered for this opportunity
Essential
- Degree in Engineering or equivalent
- Experience in ILS / IPS leadership roles within defence or aerospace
- Proven track record delivering complex programmes
- Strong expertise in ILS / LSA methodologies and through-life support
- Knowledge of DEF STAN 00-600, DEF STAN 00-60, S-Series, MIL-STD-1388-2Band AQAP
- Analysis and problem-solving skills
- Ability to understand equipment breakdown structures
- Stakeholder engagement experience
- Fluent English
- Ability to be SC Cleared
Desirable
- Experience with UK MOD / DE&S
- Understanding of L1 / L2 / L3 frameworks and CSIS and TDOL systems
- Experience leading cross functional teams
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Senior ILS LSA Engineer in Letchworth employer: Sonovision UK
Sonovision UK is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where Project Managers can thrive in the fast-paced sectors of Energy and Aerospace. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to learn from seasoned leaders, engage in complex projects, and contribute to innovative solutions while enjoying a culture that values collaboration and continuous improvement.
