ILS Engineer

About the Role

The ILS Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and optimising Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) solutions across the product lifecycle to maximise system availability, reliability, maintainability, and long-term customer support. Working closely with engineering, project teams, customers, and business stakeholders, the role ensures effective lifecycle support strategies that enhance operational performance, customer satisfaction, and business growth.

Qualifications and experience:

• Minimum BEng/BSc in Electronic Engineering or a similar university qualification.


• Minimum 5 years' experience in an Integrated Logistics Support (ILS), Reliability Engineering, Product Support, or Lifecycle Support environment.


• Ability to obtain Secret Security Clearance.

Key technical skills:

• Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Strategy and Lifecycle Management


• Systems Engineering (ISO/IEC 15288)


• Reliability, Maintainability and FMECA Analysis


• Product Lifecycle and Obsolescence Management


• Scope and Change Management


• Support and Test Equipment Analysis


• Project Management (PMBOK aligned)


• MS Office, MS Project, Power BI and ERP Systems


• Radio Propagation and Communication Principles


• Training Environment and Learning Processes

Key responsibilities:

Integrated Logistics Support Strategy and Programme Delivery

Develop and implement integrated logistics support strategies, maintenance frameworks, and lifecycle solutions across customer programmes to optimise system availability, supportability, and long-term operational performance, resulting in successful project delivery within quality, cost, and schedule requirements.

Reliability Engineering and Lifecycle Optimisation

Perform reliability, maintainability, obsolescence, configuration, and lifecycle analyses throughout the product lifecycle to optimise support strategies, reduce lifecycle risks, and improve overall system performance and customer support outcomes.

Customer Engagement and Solution Development

Engage customers and internal stakeholders to develop integrated lifecycle support solutions that align operational requirements with engineering objectives, resulting in effective solution implementation and enhanced customer satisfaction.

Technical Analysis, Proposals and Reporting

Apply technical engineering analysis, modelling, FMECA, and reporting practices to support proposals, tenders, investigations, and quality processes, resulting in compliant, data-driven solutions and informed business decision-making.

Capability Development and Continuous Improvement

Drive knowledge sharing, innovation, and cross-functional collaboration across engineering and customer support functions to strengthen organisational capability, improve Integrated Logistics Support practices, and enhance long-term customer service delivery.

Our recruitment values:

HENSOLDT South Africa focuses on diversity, equity, and inclusion in our organizational strategy. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive corporate culture that benefits our employees and delivers better outcomes for our clients. In line with our commitment to equal employment opportunities and our focus on diversity in the operational environment, we welcome applications from all ethnic groups. In line with HENSOLDT's commitment to equal employment opportunities and our focus on diversity in the operational environment, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups.

Application Deadline: 05 August 2026. 

How to Apply:

Please submit your CV by applying directly on the HENSOLDT Careers Page.

If you have not been contacted within 14 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.