Principal Supportability Engineer
Security Clearance: SC required
Contract Length: 6 months
Rate: £71 - £87 per hour (Umbrella, Inside IR35)
Location: Bristol / Hawthorn / Oakhanger / Hybrid
It starts with you
This is an opportunity to make a real impact within a fast‑growing, forward‑thinking mission systems environment. We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Principal Supportability Engineer to lead integrated product support activities and manage a small team of specialists working on complex, safety‑critical communications systems.
You will play a key role in shaping through‑life support solutions, influencing design for supportability, and delivering robust support strategies across a highly complex programme.
Role
As the Lead Supportability Engineer, you will:
* Lead and manage a small team delivering LSA and dynamic support modelling
* Optimise support solutions across the system lifecycle
* Work closely with internal and external engineering teams to ensure design for supportability is embedded early
* Capture and manage supportability data using a proprietary LSAR
* Deliver through‑life support solutions and contractual documentation
* Produce and manage Supportability Case Reports for in‑service and change work packages
* Engage with customers, suppliers, and project teams across multiple locations
This role offers a high level of autonomy and requires some travel to operational and customer sites.
The Person
You will be a driven and experienced professional who thrives in complex, fast‑paced engineering environments. You will be comfortable leading teams, working with stakeholders at all levels, and delivering high‑quality technical outputs.
Essential Skills & Experience
* Proven experience in ILS/IPS, ideally within UK MOD environments
* Strong experience of operating in a project‑based environment
* Background supporting complex systems and equipment
* Hands‑on experience of Supportability Analysis and use of a proprietary LSAR
* Extensive knowledge of ILS / LSA standards
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Experience developing and managing support modelling for in‑service and change programmes
* Experience authoring and managing Supportability Case Reports
* Level 6 qualification (or equivalent experience)
* Proven leadership and people management experience
* Ability to achieve and maintain the required SC clearance
Desirable
* Awareness of ITIL processes
* Experience with Raytheon EAGLE
* Knowledge of NATO Codification
This contract offers an excellent opportunity to work on complex, mission‑critical systems while shaping long‑term supportability strategy.
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