ILS Technical Lead (IAS UK) - #1761958

Location: Belfast, United Kingdom

In fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible.

Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.

INTEGRATED LOGISTICS SUPPORT TECHNICAL LEAD: IAS UK

DESCRIPTION OF JOB

The jobholder will report to the Head of ILS - IAS UK, supporting and assisting them to ensure the effective delivery of ILS tasks/deliverables within the IAS business.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reports to the HOILS, IAS UK.
• Maintains technical oversight of ILS deliverables for the IAS ILS team and has delegated sign off for the HOILS.
• Attends technical/design reviews on behalf of the HOILS when required.
• Mentors the Junior Engineers as required and works with the HOILS to ensure effective development of the ILS team, identifying potential gaps with software/tooling requirements, specialist skills etc.
• Aids the HOILS in implementing the standardization of the ILS working practices to align with the SCC ways of working.
• Identifies opportunities for process improvements and aids in their implementation.
• Responsible for the preparation of ILS workbook estimates for bids, and/or technical oversight of junior ILS Engineers workbooks, for approval by HOILS.
• Ownership of designated ILS work package budgets and schedules and responsible for attending associated Work Package Reviews and Risk reviews.
  
  
  

KEY SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• Demonstrable experience of planning and delivering practical ILS/Supportability engineering requirements across the full design lifecycle from concept to disposal.
• Depth of knowledge covering ILS, reliability, maintainability & availability principles using defined Standards, guidelines and tools and an ability to apply these cost-effectively
• Demonstrable experience in this or an equivalent engineering discipline, including time spent in a leadership role.
• Good team player, with strong communication skills and ability to influence key stake holders at all levels.
  
  
  

DESIRABLE

• 5 plus years working as an ILS Engineer in the Defence Industry
• Engineering/Science degree or equivalent
• Chartered Engineer, Membership of relevant professional institute
  
  
  

Connect with Fiona Tal, Talent Acquisition Partner who is eager to explore together with you this exciting opportunity.

What We Can Offer

We’re committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training, development and experiences, along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry. We hire from within as our first priority, so you’ll have a myriad of opportunities within our diverse, global organisation.

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What We Can Offer

We’re committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training, development and experiences, along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry. We hire from within as our first priority, so you’ll have a myriad of opportunities within our diverse, global organisation.

Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales.

This role will require SC Clearance. It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant will undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance.

To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years’ residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks.

In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.

At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.

Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment, if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles.

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