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    ILS Engineer

    Any, United KingdomOn-SiteFull-time5–10 yrs experiencePosted 3d ago
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    Job description

    Job Title: ILS Engineer

    Location: Glasgow, Scotstoun or Portsmouth Naval Base – Hybrid

    We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

    Referral Scheme: £1000

    Grade: GG09

    You’re expected to have completed 12 months in role prior to applying for an advertised vacancy and you should also discuss the internal opportunity with your line manager to ensure sustained business continuity and to further support your career development.

    We know there may be exceptional individual circumstances that impact this, in the first instance please discuss this with your line manager.

    If you don’t feel you can talk to your line manager, you can contact your HRBP.

    PLEASE NOTE: Should you be invited for interview; you acknowledge that the Recruitment team will contact you and your line manager regarding your application for this opportunity.

    What you’ll be doing:

    As an ILS/IPS Engineer, within Supply Support on the Type 26 & Royal Canadian Destroyer Global Combat Ship programmes, you will contribute to ensuring the class enters service with a fully integrated, cost effective and sustainable support solution.

    You will be responsible for developing and maintaining key Supply Support deliverables, including spares recommendations, Support & Test Equipment (S&TE) requirements, NSN population, LSAR updates, and maintenance planning inputs. Your work will help ensure that equipment is supportable, maintainable, and aligned with both engineering design and contractual requirements.

    Core duties:

    • You will apply proven analysis techniques to systems and develop maintenance and procedures to understand Support requirements and develop solutions
    • You will work with a degree in technical autonomy, demonstrates a commitment to professional ILS/IPS principles within the analysis or maintenance disciplines
    • You will develop and produce specific ILS/IPS output consistent with the contractual requirements to meet target dates and budget demands (Delivery to time, quality and budget)
    • You will understand the pre-requisite inputs from other disciplines and functions which enable maintenance outputs to be achieved and presented
    • You will validate the work of other engineers (peer review) and develop their technical skills and understanding of key functional and project deliverables
    • You will communicate with customer representatives, classification authorities, suppliers and with other internal functions as necessary to discuss and resolve technical issues

    Essential skills:

    • You will have good knowledge of engineering principles and understanding of the ILS/IPS suite of disciplines
    • You will bring knowledge and experience of either Electrical / Mechanical systems, to this role
    • You will be able to read and analyse schematic diagrams and technical documentation and analyse technical problems and provide solutions within the digital environment
    • You will hold an HNC/HND or equivalent qualification with/or relevant experience

    The Supply Support (ILS) Team:

    Working collaboratively with Design Engineering, Supply Chain, OEMs, MoD DE&S and the wider Type 26 & Royal Canadian Destroyer and Support Engineering community, you will analyse system data, validate supportability outputs, and support the integration of logistic information across programme milestones.

    The role operates within a hybrid working environment, offering flexibility in working hours and location while meeting the needs of the programme. This position is suited to someone who wants to influence in service support outcomes and contribute to one of the Royal Navy’s most significant shipbuilding programmes. This role will also provide training on industry leading software packages.

    Why BAE Systems?

    Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

    A place where everyone can thrive:

    We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

    We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, who are BAE Systems employees and have been in their current role for 12 months or longer.

    Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

    Closing Date: 20th October 2026

    Job Title: ILS Engineer

    Location: Glasgow, Scotstoun or Portsmouth Naval Base – Hybrid

    We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

    Referral Scheme: £1000

    Grade: GG09

    You’re expected to have completed 12 months in role prior to applying for an advertised vacancy and you should also discuss the internal opportunity with your line manager to ensure sustained business continuity and to further support your career development.

    We know there may be exceptional individual circumstances that impact this, in the first instance please discuss this with your line manager.

    If you don’t feel you can talk to your line manager, you can contact your HRBP.

    PLEASE NOTE: Should you be invited for interview; you acknowledge that the Recruitment team will contact you and your line manager regarding your application for this opportunity.

    What you’ll be doing:

    As an ILS/IPS Engineer, within Supply Support on the Type 26 & Royal Canadian Destroyer Global Combat Ship programmes, you will contribute to ensuring the class enters service with a fully integrated, cost effective and sustainable support solution.

    You will be responsible for developing and maintaining key Supply Support deliverables, including spares recommendations, Support & Test Equipment (S&TE) requirements, NSN population, LSAR updates, and maintenance planning inputs. Your work will help ensure that equipment is supportable, maintainable, and aligned with both engineering design and contractual requirements.

    Core duties:

    • You will apply proven analysis techniques to systems and develop maintenance and procedures to understand Support requirements and develop solutions
    • You will work with a degree in technical autonomy, demonstrates a commitment to professional ILS/IPS principles within the analysis or maintenance disciplines
    • You will develop and produce specific ILS/IPS output consistent with the contractual requirements to meet target dates and budget demands (Delivery to time, quality and budget)
    • You will understand the pre-requisite inputs from other disciplines and functions which enable maintenance outputs to be achieved and presented
    • You will validate the work of other engineers (peer review) and develop their technical skills and understanding of key functional and project deliverables
    • You will communicate with customer representatives, classification authorities, suppliers and with other internal functions as necessary to discuss and resolve technical issues

    Essential skills:

    • You will have good knowledge of engineering principles and understanding of the ILS/IPS suite of disciplines
    • You will bring knowledge and experience of either Electrical / Mechanical systems, to this role
    • You will be able to read and analyse schematic diagrams and technical documentation and analyse technical problems and provide solutions within the digital environment
    • You will hold an HNC/HND or equivalent qualification with/or relevant experience

    The Supply Support (ILS) Team:

    Working collaboratively with Design Engineering, Supply Chain, OEMs, MoD DE&S and the wider Type 26 & Royal Canadian Destroyer and Support Engineering community, you will analyse system data, validate supportability outputs, and support the integration of logistic information across programme milestones.

    The role operates within a hybrid working environment, offering flexibility in working hours and location while meeting the needs of the programme. This position is suited to someone who wants to influence in service support outcomes and contribute to one of the Royal Navy’s most significant shipbuilding programmes. This role will also provide training on industry leading software packages.

    Why BAE Systems?

    Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

    A place where everyone can thrive:

    We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

    We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, who are BAE Systems employees and have been in their current role for 12 months or longer.

    Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

    Closing Date: 20th October 2026

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