Principal ILS & Obsolescence Engineer

You will get the exciting opportunity to take ownership of ILS and obsolescence engineering on major defence programmes, influencing key lifecycle decisions and shaping delivery. This is a great opportunity to progress your career with clear responsibility and technical impact. What you will need • Be a British citizen • Be eligible for UK Security Check (SC) clearance • ILS (Integrated Logistic Support) engineering experience • Experience managing external customers and suppliers Salary and rewards £48,000–£62,000 What you will be doing • Drive ILS processes across defence programmes • Provide subject matter expertise throughout product lifecycles • Develop customer relationships and manage supplier oversight • Support team growth and knowledge sharing Your experience • Degree or equivalent experience in relevant engineering discipline • Strong communication and people leadership skills • Proven experience with ILS methods and techniques • External customer and supplier relationship management • Technical and behavioural capability in complex projects Benefits and balance Rewards extend beyond pay with flexible working including hybrid options, private healthcare, pension and travel schemes, professional development opportunities, annual leave and enhanced family leave, recognition programmes and wellbeing support. Where you will work Kingston upon Thames, hybrid working pattern Due to the nature of work at our client’s site, these vacancies are only open to British Citizens. This is a permanent role. Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to high-technology industries. Thank you for your interest. If you do not hear from us within seven working days, please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You may resubmit your CV or details in the future, and we shall assess your suitability then