FSS ILS Principal Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: FSS ILS Principal EngineerSF32808Location: Devonport, PlymouthBusiness Unit: WarshipsOverall Department DirectionThe MoD Future Solid Support (FSS) Vessel Project will deliver 2/3 Platforms to be operated by the Royal Fleet Auxiliary, and required to support deployment of the Royal Navys Carrier Strike and broader Task Groups. The Ships will be fitted to carry ammunition, dry stores and spares. The Project will align with the approach in Type 31, which is a pathfinder and cornerstone of the National Shipbuilding Strategy.Main Purpose of RoleThe FSS ILS Principal engineer is responsible for developing the ILS Plans to ensure the Platform achieves the highest level of capability within an acceptable cost of ownership. The principles of ILS require a balance to be struck between the performance and supportability characteristics. The ILS Plans and approach will ensure the disciplined and unified management of all the activities necessary to produce a supportable system design and reasonable support capability to achieve a pre-determined set of measureable objectives within the acceptable cost of ownership. This role will include day to day administration and co-ordination of activities directly related to all contract deliverables and the delivery of associated FSS outputs:You will develop the FSS ILS Integrated Support Plan and implementation approach for the Head of Supportability, provide input and support to develop the initial cost model for FSS and ensure coherence across ILS and broader Supportability activities.You will deliver or contribute to the delivery of all supportability deliverables for FSS as directed by the FSS Head of Supportability and, as required, contribute to Supportability and Design Reviews.Required Knowledge, Skills, Experience and CompetencesEssential:You will require experience in ILS and developing the detailed plans and implementation; preferably in the Maritime domain and experience in developing a cost model.You must have the ability to work in a complex, multi-discipline team.You should have strong written communication skills; the delivery of well structured, unambiguous technical documentation and strong verbal communication skillsDesirable:• Experience of a Complex Warship support solution.• Previous experience of ship design and build projects.• Working understanding of appropriate ILS Defence Standards (e.g. 00-600, 00-45) and ASD S-Series of ILS specifications in particular S3000L and S4000P.• Working Knowledge of MoD Knowledge in Defence.• Working knowledge of Reliasoft, IFS and Vault.QualificationsDegree or HNC qualified in an engineering discipline (mechanical, marine, electrics/electronics or systems) or relevant experience at the discretion of the Warships Engineering Director / FSS Head of Supportability.Chartered Engineer or Incorporated Engineer working towards Chartered status.About Babcock InternationalFor more than a century, Babcock, the Aerospace and Defence company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly-skilled engineering services. We help customers in the UK and around the world to improve the capability, reliability and availability of their most critical assets within the four market sectors of Marine, Land, Aviation, and Nuclear, underpinned by a deep understanding of technology integration, unique infrastructure and specialist training.Were committed to providing a great employee experience in a supportive and engaging environment. The benefits you can expect to enjoy include a generous holiday entitlement, competitive money purchase pension scheme with life assurance and a share ownership scheme. Youll benefit from excellent career and learning and development opportunities to ensure that you grow and achieve your full potential.Application GuidanceDue to the COVID-19 pandemic, we need to ensure that our recruitment processes are regularly reviewed and adapted, as required, to ensure were compliant with the latest government advice. We are striving to protect both our current and future employees by acting in a responsible way which reflects the restrictions we face.Babcock are continuing with essential recruitment activity but implementing relevant recommendations to ensure that this is done in a responsible way with consideration of the unprecedented circumstances we are facing.Please follow the link to find out more about how COVID-19 is impacting Recruitment and On-boarding for applicants.All applications should be made online. Please use a desktop PC or laptop to create your account and apply for a job. Once youve completed this youll be able to apply to jobs from mobile devices. If you experience difficulties please visit our careers page.If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know and will respond in a way that best fits your specific needs.This advice is valid at the time of publication and changing government advice and Babcock working practices take precedence at any particular time.Armed Forces CovenantWe are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant. We recognise the value that Serving Personnel, both Regular and Reserves, Veterans, Uniformed Cadet Instructors and Service Families contribute to our business and the United Kingdom. As part of the Covenant, Babcock offers Reservists and Uniformed Cadet Instructors up to 2 weeks special paid leave to help them meet their commitments. To find out more please check our career website for more information.Closing Date: 18th January 2021