Integrated Logistic Support / Integrated Product Support Systems Engineer Opportunities

Job title:        ILS Engineer
Location:       Bristol, Malvern + Flexible, Adaptive Working
Package:       Highly Competitive Salary + Benefits Package 
Role Type:     Full time / Permanent 

As a Systems Engineer with a particular focus on Through Life Engineering, there will be a mixture of working with, or as a supplier to, the MOD, and covers support to the Integrated Logistics Support Manager (ILSM), Supply Chain Management (SCM) and Product Support Manager (PSM) roles in the delivery of planning and support arrangements relating to the technical elements of equipment support and logistics services.  It includes support to QinetiQ product development activities.

You will be the ILS point of contact for appropriate projects, ensuring relevant interface across stakeholders, and will have the ability to engage with relevant stakeholders at junior and senior levels to support the delivery of ILS activities.  In addition, the role involves working with product development teams to ensure ILS elements are built into the design. You will be require to develop, improve and adapt their approach to fit the requirements of the team and the business, with the ability to contribute to and produce relevant ILS documentation.

What will I be doing?

• Design of the through life support process in support of product and service solutions
• Providing ILS input to System Requirements sets, and making recommendations on the verification method for ILS related requirements.
• Ensuring that the assigned requirements are met and verified through a programme of progressive assurance in line with the system Validation & Verification strategy.
• Making recommendations on the tailoring of ILS activities to meet the requirements of a particular project.
• Conduct a range of AR&M activities & spares modelling, and produce related MTA, LORA, FMECA & RCM reports.

 What do I need?

• Knowledge of UK & international standards relating to ILS activities.
• An ability to challenge design concepts and trade requirements, in order to optimise support.
• In-depth knowledge of Def Stan 00-600, in-depth knowledge of Defence Logistics Framework (was JSP 886).
• In-depth knowledge of the product lifecycle including the CADMID cycle.
   

Please note that all applicants must be eligible for SC clearance as a minimum.

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It’s an exciting time to be part of QinetiQ. We are always looking for great people to join us as we continue to grow into new markets around the world. We currently have many opportunities and would love to hear from candidates who are interested in joining us now or in the future. If there is alignment between your skills and the opportunities currently available, we will be contact.  Should there not be anything suitable at present, with your permission, we will keep your CV on file for consideration as future roles become available.

Why join QinetiQ?

As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.

You’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experience enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in an diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture here.  

Joining QinetiQ offers you an opportunity to work on a broad range of interesting defence-based projects with vast career progression across a global organisation in addition to competitive personal and professional benefits.  You’ll receive a highly competitive salary and benefits package: our basic salaries are very attractive as we constantly review what’s happening in the market. The range of benefits that we offer include, adaptive and flexible working, generous holiday entitlements, Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance and much more. 

About QinetiQ

As a company of over 6,000 dedicated professionals, we are a world-centre of excellence in research and development and act as a catalyst for fast-track innovation, offering outstanding experimentation facilities, and technical, engineering and scientific expertise. QinetiQ is made up of dedicated experts in defence, aerospace, security and related markets, all working together to explore new ways of protecting what matters most. Being part of QinetiQ means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help to save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend. Come and find out how you can play a role.

Please note that many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting. Applicants that already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment, subject to approval. A number of roles are also subject to restrictions on access to information that mean factors such as nationality, previous nationalities held and the country in which you were born may have an effect on the roles that you can be employed in.
 

Security
Please note that many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting. Applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment, subject to approval. A number of roles are also subject to restrictions on access to information, which mean factors such as nationality, previous nationalities held and the country in which you were born may affect the roles that you can be employed in.

Application Guidance
If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please contact your regional recruiting team in strictest confidence. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

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