ILS Engineer

Senior LSAR Engineer | ILS | Defence | Maritime Filton / Portsmouth / Broad Oak (Hybrid - 1-2 days onsite per month) £33.00 per hour PAYE | Inside IR35 6-Month Contract (Until 31/10) BPSS Clearance Required | Subject to ITAR Work on cutting-edge Naval Defence programmes The Opportunity We are recruiting 2x Senior LSAR Engineers to support high-profile maritime defence programmes, including work across cutting-edge Naval Defence programmes. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading defence organisation, contributing to critical Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) activities with a strong focus on LSAR data integration, analysis, and management . Key Responsibilities As a Senior LSAR Engineer, you will: Analyse and interpret engineering drawings to develop Product Breakdown Structures (PBS) within LSAR toolsets Integrate and validate engineering, supplier, and maintenance data into ILS databases Ensure accuracy, alignment, and consistency of LSAR datasets across multiple sources Investigate and resolve data queries raised by internal teams and customers Build complex SQL queries and reports to extract and analyse LSAR data Support change management and helpdesk processes Identify and resolve data discrepancies between internal systems and external datasets Engage with stakeholders, providing technical guidance on ILS data requirements Mentor junior team members and support continuous improvement initiatives Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience working with LSAR (Logistics Support Analysis Record) Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings Experience in ILS / LSA within defence, aerospace, or maritime environments Excellent data analysis and problem-solving skills Ability to manage and prioritise workload independently Strong stakeholder communication skills Desirable Knowledge of DefStan 00-60 / 00-600, ASD S2000L, S3000M Experience with SQL / data querying Understanding of configuration management principles Working towards Incorporated Engineer (IEng) or equivalent EAGLE Experience Why Apply?

Work on mission-critical defence programmes Flexible hybrid working (minimal onsite requirement) Opportunity to contribute to complex, large-scale engineering systems Collaborative environment with strong technical leadership Security Requirements Due to the nature of this role: BPSS clearance is required Role is subject to ITAR restrictions Applicants must meet UK security and residency requirements Apply Now If you're an experienced LSAR Engineer / ILS Engineer / LSA Specialist looking for your next contract in defence, apply today or get in touch for more information. Keywords: LSAR Engineer, ILS Engineer, LSA Engineer, Logistics Support Analysis, Defence Engineering Jobs, Maritime Engineering, Naval Engineering, S3000M, S2000L, DefStan, Engineering Data Analyst, SQL Engineer, Configuration Management, Defence Contracts UK