ILS Engineer

Location: Greater London , hybrid 3 days per week on site Duration: Contract (Outside IR35) - 6 months initially Due to the nature of this project successful candidate must hold Active SC Clearance and be Sole British National. RC Fornax are seeking an experienced ILS / Obsolescence Engineer to support our customer in delivering Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) and proactive obsolescence management across multiple engineering systems. Key Responsibilities Obsolescence Management * Perform proactive and reactive obsolescence activities across multiple systems. * Support obsolescence resolution options in line with BS EN-IEC-62402:2019. * Identify spares holdings and ensure alignment with MoD Spares Policy and NATO Codification. * Monitor and report obsolescence risks throughout contract and system life. ILS Activities * Develop and maintain ILS Management Plans aligned with DEF STAN 00-600 and business strategy. * Support ARM reporting, including Reliability Block Diagrams for redundancy and critical item analysis. * Interpret maintenance schedules and manuals; attend Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM) meetings. * Contribute to bid activities by reviewing customer requirements and preparing Basis of Estimates. * Ensure compliance with ILS requirements and demonstrate value to stakeholders. Analysis & Support * Conduct FMECA, LORA, Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA), and PHS&T assessments. * Address disposal issues, including hazardous materials and security considerations. * Support training and documentation development. Collaboration * Work closely with engineering design teams to influence supportability in system design. * Liaise with functional safety, configuration, supply chain, and OEMs to manage support data and obsolescence. * Engage with customers to manage expectations and mitigate ILS-related risks. Experience Required * Proven track record delivering ILS within the UK Defence sector. * Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience (HNC Level 4 or higher). * Strong knowledge of UK Defence Standards and international ILS standards. * Experience with maritime surface and sub-surface platforms. * Familiarity with control systems and software supportability