Vacancy
ILS Consultant

Support Defence & Maritime Projects

• Develop, implement, and optimise ILS processes across acquisition, system integration, and in-service support phases.

• Perform R(M)A studies including FMECA, LORA, supportability analysis, and maintenance task development.

• Prepare and update maintenance concepts, LSA records, configuration baselines, and technical logistics documentation (S1000D/S2000M/S3000L aware).

• Analyse system behaviour, failure modes, spares demand and lifecycle cost drivers to support system design and operational readiness.

• Structure, validate, and maintain technical data in maintenance management or ERP systems (SAP/IDEF/Onsite toolsets).

• Review OEM documentation and supplier data packages for technical accuracy, completeness, and standard compliance.

Consultancy & Process Development

• Advise defence, naval and OEM clients on ILS strategy, methodology, S-Series adoption, and compliance with NATO/DEfSTAN/ASD standards.

• Develop ILS plans, acquisition support documentation (PvE, PID inputs, supportability requirements), and logistics publications.

• Shape and improve internal processes for maintenance engineering, configuration control, data modelling and digital ILS tooling.

• Work closely with engineering, logistics, asset management and system integration teams to ensure supportability is embedded from design to delivery.

• Support clients in tender evaluations by reviewing logistical feasibility, RAMT implications, sustainment costs and lifecycle risk.

Job Requirements

• HBO or WO degree in a technical discipline (e.g., Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering).

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a technical, maintenance, or logistics support environment.

• Knowledge of or experience with:

  • Reliability and maintenance analyses (RCM, FMECA, LORA, LSA).

  • Maintenance and configuration management systems.

  • ILS methodologies and documentation standards. (S-Series)

  • Maintenance management systems (SAP preferred).

• Proficiency in Dutch and English, both spoken and written.

• Meticulous, analytical and structured, able to translate technical data into practical support strategies.

• Strong communication and coordination skills; capable of managing multiple stakeholders.

Preferred:

• Experience as an ILS Engineer or ILS Officer, ideally within defense or maritime programs.

• Familiarity with Prince2 methodology and defense acquisition frameworks.

• Knowledge of maritime systems, naval installations, or materiel logistics.