ILS (LSA) Engineer

Job description

Logistics Support Analysis (LSA) Engineer

Would you like to be involved in the delivery of integrated logistics support (ILS) to the Type 45 Destroyer programme, one of the most high profile military ships of the Royal Navy? We currently have a vacancy for a Logistics Support Analysis Engineer at our site in Bristol.

As a Logistics Support Analysis Engineer, you will be working in the Type 45 ILS team, which is a central team delivering the complete ILS activity across the fleet of ships.

You will be involved in a programme that is regarded as a novel approach to ILS, which will set the standard for the upcoming support programmes on the Queen Elizabeth Aircraft Carriers and the Type 26 Combat Ship.

Your main responsibilities as a Logistics Support Analysis (LSA) Engineer will involve:

Supplying specialist logistics support analysis advice as required by the Type 45 ILS teams, and the maintenance teams

Operating within the Type 45 LSA Team to create and maintain the configuration and audit trail requirements

Carrying out the analysis required to assess the impact of physical configuration changes on the ILS data

Analysing and assessing the impact of updated equipment supplier manuals and data-modules on the ILS plan

Interfacing with the Type 45 maintenance teams to resolve any in-service dataset issues

Interfacing with other internal engineering teams to manage the updates to the data in the maintenance management system

Provide help and direction to less experienced team members to support both their effective working and their development.

As a Logistics Support Analysis (LSA) Engineer, your skills and qualifications must include:

Engineering background with supporting qualification in relevant field (HNC/ HND or equivalent)

Experience of applying the principals of logistics support analysis or integrated logistics support

Understanding of configuration management and data management

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

As a Logistics Support Analysis (LSA) Engineer, your skills and qualifications will ideally include:

Experience of relevant software such as Eagle, Windchill, and Access or similar systems

Experience in the use of maintenance management systems such as UMMS

Naval experience

What we're looking for in you:

We are looking for you to be a strong communicator, comfortable delivering directly to the customer and interfacing with various stakeholders. You must also be a good team player, and have the ability to be flexible in your work.

Salary: Competitive

Location: Filton, Bristol

BAE Systems

BAE Systems is one of the world's leading global defence, security and aerospace companies. We work at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries.

Maritime Services

Join us and help to define the future of global maritime defence capabilities. With approximately 3,500 employees based at five UK locations and a revenue of £650 million, we pride ourselves on employing the best professionals around and offer significant opportunities for committed employees to learn and grow with us.

From our headquarters in Portsmouth, we are proud to support the Royal Navy in global operations. BAE Systems Maritime Services delivers end-to-end support to over 50 per cent of the Royal Navy's surface fleet. Our services include ship upgrades, repairs, dockyard facilities management and provision of combat systems training. We also develop and support the Royal Navy's complex equipment, such as radar, torpedoes and small boats.

With our international programmes and core support to UK MoD Maritime, you could find yourself working on the iconic Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers, Type 45 Destroyers, Type 23 Frigates, Type 26 Global Combat Ships, Hunt Class Mine Countermeasure vessels, Offshore Patrol vessels, Historic ships and more. And with our development and support of complex equipment ranging from a Spearfish Torpedo to an Artisan Radar, the projects you'll be involved in will form the backbone of the UK Royal Navy for decades to come.

Join us and you'll be part of something important; something you can be proud of.

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.

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