Equipment Support (ILS) Engineer

Job description

Equipment Support Engineer

We are currently looking to recruit an Equipment Support Engineer to work within the In Service Support Integrated delivery team in Telford.

You will form part of a multi-disciplinary team providing thorough Life Support to Land Systems armoured vehicle platforms via membership of the In-Service Support (ISS) Integrated Delivery Team. Equipment Support Engineers are responsible for carrying out supportability tasks for a range of vehicles, systems and equipment.

Your main responsibilities as an Equipment Support Engineer will involve:

· Identification and development of any new or modified Support & Test Equipment (S&TE).
· Writing in-depth engineering appraisals and reports, and writing engineering procedures in a precise and logical manner.
· Providing supportability advice to other engineering and other functional departments.
· Working with other engineering departments to conduct trials and proof fits.
· Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) data validation and Technical Publications verification.
· Responsible and accountable for the population of Logistic Support databases where they exist.
· The evaluation of design and supplier data, and the production of support related data and reports.
· Liaison with customer representatives to elicit requirements or provide feedback.
· Working with the Training capability to develop/inform training impact statements/cases.
· Working with our Support Engineers to develop and inform equipment supportability impact statements and cases.

Your skills and qualifications:

· Formal engineering training (HNC equivalent or greater) and or recognised logistic support training.
· Experience and knowledge of the Ministry of Defence (MoD) supply chain and logitics systems
· Have a working knowledge of a business system such as SAP and Product Data Management system such as TeamCenter
· Have an awareness of the security implications for technical material
· Be able to demonstrate commercial awareness.
· Role will be working with military vehicles and their support solutions and prior knowledge of how this is currently achieved would be an advantage
· A good working knowledge of MS Office preferably including MS Project
· Be able to exhibit good Health & Safety awareness

What we're looking for in you:

· Be an exceptional listener and communicator who effectively conveys information by all modes at all levels within the project, function, customer and supplier organisations.
· Be self-motivated and be able to work with the minimum of supervision in a team environment to achieve completion of task milestones within defined budgets.

Location: Telford

Salary: £32500 + commensurate with skills and experience

Benefits: Our employees receive an excellent benefits package which includes a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. We also offer a range of additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, childcare vouchers, Cycle2work and many local and national employee discounts. Some employees may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

Employee Referral Scheme bonus = £500

BAE Systems Land UK


Supporting the Armed Forces with the most advanced combat vehicle and munitions capabilities in the world is one of the most exciting career moves you could make. Join us and be part of a team that gives our customers a strategic edge on the battlefield by designing, manufacturing and maintaining some of their most vital equipment. With major facilities in Cheshire, Monmouthshire, Shropshire and Tyne and Wear our Land UK business employs over 1500 people and has a desire to grow the business, both in the UK and internationally.

We are looking for people with the passion, drive and technical skills to give the best they can every day, to make sure our troops receive only the best. In return, we offer you a role you can be proud of, that lets you grow and develop in the UK's leading defence, aerospace and security company.

BAE Systems is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community which are currently under-represented at BAE Systems, including women, BAME and applicants with disabilities. Please note we will not use any personal information relating to your background at any stage of the application process.