Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Engineer

Job Description We are seeking experienced Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Engineers to join our growing Defence and Aerospace team in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-profile engineering programmes, supporting the development and sustainment of complex platforms and systems throughout their lifecycle. The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of Integrated Logistic Support solutions, ensuring equipment availability, maintainability, reliability and supportability requirements are achieved. You will work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, project stakeholders and support organisations to develop effective through-life support strategies. This role is based fully on-site in Bristol and offers the opportunity to contribute to technically challenging programmes within a highly regulated engineering environment. Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain Integrated Logistics Support plans and strategies. Conduct supportability analyses throughout the system lifecycle. Produce and review ILS documentation, reports and support solutions. Perform Reliability, Availability, Maintainability and Testability (RAMT) assessments. Conduct Level of Repair Analysis (LORA) and maintenance task analysis activities. Support provisioning, spares modelling and obsolescence management activities. Develop technical publications and support documentation requirements. Contribute to training needs analysis and training solution development. Work closely with systems, mechanical, electrical and support engineering teams to ensure support considerations are embedded within designs. Support design reviews and customer-facing meetings with technical expertise. Ensure ILS deliverables meet programme, quality and regulatory requirements. Qualifications Required Skills: Experience within an Integrated Logistics Support (ILS), Support Engineering or Through-Life Support environment. Knowledge of Defence, Aerospace, Marine, Manufacturing or other highly regulated engineering sectors. Understanding of the product support lifecycle and engineering support principles. Experience producing technical reports and engineering documentation. Ability to analyse complex engineering data and provide practical supportability recommendations. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Familiarity with industry standards and engineering governance processes. Desirable Experience Previous experience supporting defence, naval, maritime or government programmes. Knowledge of Reliability, Availability, Maintainability and Testability (RAMT) methodologies. Experience with maintenance task analysis, provisioning or spares modelling. Understanding of technical publications, training solutions or support equipment requirements. Familiarity with engineering standards such as DEF STANs and relevant supportability frameworks. Experience working within secure or highly regulated project environments. Required Qualifications: Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Logistics, Systems Engineering or a related discipline. Relevant professional accreditation or defence support engineering certifications would be advantageous. Additional Information Why join us?  We bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies. At ALTEN, you’ll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals. Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today. In short you get:  A personalised career path and a rewarding management style  A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries Private Medical Insurance Cycle & Tech Scheme  Employee assistance programme Life insurance & Pension Scheme Social atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings Flexible way of working (role dependent) We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes.  ALTEN is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and values the strength that comes from a global mix of backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background or protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.  This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected . Details of this will be discussed with you at interview. Company Description ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 35 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, IT and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement & support sustainable transformation. Our teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability. At ALTEN, we empower talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow’s world—today. Join us and start building tomorrow’s world today!