Principal Supportability Engineer

Location: Bristol (mostly onsite) Duration: 6 month contract Rate: £86.70ph UMB (Inside IR35) Role details: Our client, a leader in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a Principal Supportability Engineer to join their team in Bristol on a contract basis. This role plays a critical part in ensuring that defence systems are supportable and meet the high demands of Front Line Command users. Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain Support Solution Development Tools (SSDT). Conduct thorough Supportability Analysis to influence design requirements. Ensure compliance with DEFSTAN 00-600 and S3000 series standards. Analyse evidence to improve Resilience, Agility, and Preparedness (RAP) during Transition to Conflict (TTC) and Conflict. Optimise in-service support solutions and processes, including support assurance documentation and obsolescence management. Collaborate effectively with the MOD and industry contractors. Job Requirements: Experience in supportability, ILS, or engineering within the defence sector. Strong working knowledge of DEFSTAN 00-600 and the S3000 series. Understanding of Support Solution Development Tools (SSDT). Ability to influence design through effective Supportability Analysis. Experience in the Military Air Environment, preferably within Combat Air. Excellent collaboration skills to work with MOD and industry contractors. If you are an experienced Principal Supportability Engineer looking for a challenging and rewarding contract opportunity in the Defence & Security sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dedicated team in Bristol