My client is looking for an ILS Engineer, this role will be mostly working from home with adhoc work in Bristol. The role is outside ir35. Ideally they are looking for someone with a maritime background or a defence background. Ideally someone who is happy to be in the weeds, writing documentation. Reliability block diagrams, FMECA, DRACAS. ILS but with experience of reliability / maintainability as well. As the Senior Engineer within our Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) team based in Bristol, you will play a pivotal role in providing expert advice and documentation on supportability and support solutions across multiple projects. By working closely with engineering leads and project managers, you will oversee the successful delivery of ILS outcomes for your assigned project portfolio. Your work will involve creating accurate, detailed Through-Life Support models, plans, and costings, which are crucial for securing business and assuring our customers of the robustness, reliability, and cost-effectiveness of our products and services in comparison to competitors. You will leverage your extensive experience to offer guidance at all stages of the product lifecycle from design through to implementation ensuring that products are designed for optimal supportability, availability, reliability, and maintainability in a cost-effective manner. Additionally, you will manage the planning and execution of ILS elements as defined by Def Stan 00-600. As a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in ILS, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Designing, developing, and documenting ILS solutions for both new and existing projects/products. Supporting bids and proposals, offering technical insight to customers. Defining and implementing comprehensive obsolescence management strategies for all projects and developing associated plans. Producing and updating technical publications in line with design changes. Ensuring compliance with relevant and mandatory defence standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the Defence (Maritime) sector or related industries, with a strong background in complex, long-term projects. This experience will contribute to maintaining the companys leadership in the UK defence industry.