Overview
The Opportunity: MBDA is a world leader in missiles and missile systems.
We are a multi-national group with 18,000 employees across Europe.
We are seeking an experienced Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Manager to join our Customer Support & Services (CSS) team.
The successful candidate will lead and deliver ILS activities for future Domestic and Export customers across two in-service Missile Systems.
The ILS Manager will influence system design and design a support solution to ensure through-life support for our products from entry to service.
What we offer
Salary: Up to £65,000 depending on experience.
Dynamic (hybrid) working: 1-2 days a week in the office.
Security clearance: British Citizenship or a dual UK national with British citizenship.
After offer stage, successful candidates will undergo BPSS checks managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.
Benefits include Company bonus: up to 21% (based on company performance); Pension: up to 14% total employer and employee contribution; Flexible working; Enhanced parental leave up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave with enhancements for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility treatments.
Facilities include subsidised meals, free car parking and more.
Responsibilities
Lead the development and implementation of ILS strategies and plans in line with customer and contractual requirements embedded within the Project Design Authority.
Manage ILS activities across the full lifecycle, from concept and design through to in-service support.
The products are in the manufacture phase, with opportunities to move to different products and life-cycle stages over time.
Develop a robust Through Life Support Policy.
Ensure compliance with ASD S-Series standards as required (S****D, S****M, S****L, S****P, S****F) and current MoD ILS standards.




Oversee Logistics Support Analysis (LSA), maintenance task analysis, spares modelling and provisioning, support equipment development and design, training and technical documentation.
Act as the primary ILS contact for customers and key stakeholders.
Oversee the delivery of support equipment within the UK and internationally.
Support bid and proposal activities, including ILS costing and risk assessment.
Manage and mentor ILS practitioners within the programme or functional team.
Identify and manage ILS risks, assumptions and dependencies effectively.
Qualifications
Proven experience in an ILS, Supportability or Through-Life Support role within defence or aerospace.
Broad-based engineering background, preferably degree level in a technical discipline, ideally with knowledge of Weapon System development or support.
Strong working knowledge of ASD S-Series ILS standards and practical application.
Experience working with UK MOD customers and defence primes (desirable).
Ability to influence multidisciplinary teams and communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders in an international workplace.
Experience supporting bids and proposals.
Ability to prioritise and handle multiple, sometimes conflicting issues.
Leadership capability to manage a team, plan work strategically, and ensure commitments are met.
Effective written and verbal communication, with the ability to influence and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders.
About MBDA
MBDA is a leading defence organisation.
We partner with governments to defend freedoms and support the Armed Forces.
We value diversity and operate inclusive employee networks.
We encourage applicants to discuss any required adjustments during the recruitment process.
How to apply
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📌 Integrated Logistics Support Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 MBDA UK
📍 Melbourne