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# Senior ILS LSA Engineer

- **Company:** Sonovision Ltd
- **Location:** Great Yarmouth, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Databases, Internet Service Provider, Web Platforms, Digital Twin, Enterprise Software Applications, Core Data, Data Analytics
- **Published:** October 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/senior-ils-engineer/sonovision-uk-job108198381

## About the Role

* 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

## Description

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., 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