ILS Engineer (Contractor)

We are looking for a skilled and motivated ILS Engineer on a Contractor-basis (inside IR35), based at our Gateshead site with a hybrid 3-day in-office and 2-day remote work arrangement.

This role supports logistics and sustainment activities for cutting-edge naval programmes. Working with multidisciplinary teams, the role manages ILS content to ensure compliance with contract delivery requirements.

All candidates must be eligible for Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) screening and may need Security Clearance (SC) depending on project needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Review customer ILS requirements and support sales and estimating teams during bids.
• Serve as reliability and maintainability focal point within the engineering team.
• Develop ILS strategies to ensure effective planning, resourcing, and implementation.
• Create and manage system reliability data and documentation, including FMECA, MTBF/MTTR, RBD/FTA, spare parts & consumables, and lifecycle cost estimation.
• Manage NATO Codification activities per contract scope.
• Prepare supportability documentation such as Supportability Case Reports, Availability, Reliability, and Maintainability Reports, maintenance manuals, and training materials.
• Liaise with customers and third-party ILS specialists.
• Perform additional tasks as delegated by the Engineering Manager.

Candidate Requirements

• Degree or HND/HNC with relevant practical experience (Naval/Marine background preferred).
• Experience with systems engineering processes, product development, and lifecycle support.
• Knowledge of ILS standards like Def Stan 00-600, ASD S3000L, JSP 886, Def Con 117, and understanding of customer environments.
• Experience with technical publications, including ASD S1000D.
• Familiarity with NATO Codification and spares modeling.
• Proficiency with reliability modeling software such as ReliaSoft XFMEA and BlockSim.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, for stakeholder interaction.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing requirements.
• Willingness to travel within the UK and overseas occasionally.

Personal Skills

• Ability to understand organizational structures and utilize political processes effectively.
• Expertise in your technical area.
• Innovative thinking for solutions.
• Clear, precise, and structured communication.
• Team-oriented with knowledge-sharing and support skills.

Location
Gateshead, NE11

Interested? Contact
Craig Clarke, Engineering Manager

About Kongsberg Maritime

Kongsberg Maritime is a technology pioneer committed to sustainability through zero-emission integrated technologies, advancing the maritime industry worldwide. Headquartered in Norway, with facilities in 35 countries, our Propulsion and Handling division provides world-class products for propulsion, handling, motion control, and waterjet systems across marine sectors, including naval applications.

As a leading global technology group, Kongsberg continuously innovates to meet customer and societal needs, fostering diversity and inclusion to drive business success.

Join us to innovate for a better world-protecting people and the planet with every solution.