RINA
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Junior Engineer – Integrated Lifecycle Support Consulting (Aerospace & Defence)
RINA is looking for a motivated Junior Engineer with 2–5 years of industry experience to join its expanding Integrated Lifecycle Support Consulting team. This dynamic and multidisciplinary group combines expertise in Integrated Logistic Support, Product Support Engineering, and Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, and Safety (RAMS), offering a fantastic opportunity to grow within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.
As a Lifecycle Support Consultant, you will support complex Aerospace and Defence programmes, including engagements with the Ministry of Defence (MOD), with a focus on:
- Reliability and failure modelling
- Cost modelling
- Spares forecasting
- Statistical analysis
Working within a specialist and established team, you will:
- Deliver end-to-end Integrated Product Support (IPS) initiatives
- Develop expertise across multiple projects, including military land, air, sea, and autonomous platforms
This role can be based in Chippenham, Southampton, Leatherhead, or Lincoln, with smart/hybrid working policies in place. Commute to an office is not essential, making it an accessible opportunity.
Responsibilities
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Support Engineering Programmes:
- Ensure support requirements are delivered on time, to budget, and to quality standards
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Analytical & Design Studies:
- Conduct detailed analytical studies under IPS Manager supervision, ensuring support systems meet Reliability, Maintenance, and Supportability (RMS) requirements
- Recommend design changes as necessary
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IPS Project Development:
- Design and implement IPS projects, including:
- AR&M (Availability, Reliability, and Maintainability) apportionment
- Supportability Analysis (SA)
- Through-Life Cost modelling
- Failure Mode, Effects, and Criticality Analysis (FMECAs)
- Fault Tree Analysis
- Codification
- Design and implement IPS projects, including:
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Element Plans:
- Develop and manage all Element Plans
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Bidding & Proposals:
- Support bid and proposal writing
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Performance Reporting:
- Provide reports on productivity and KPIs to the IPS Manager
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Quality Assurance:
- Conduct peer reviews of IPS Capability Group outputs
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Business Development:
- Assist the IPS Manager in expanding team capabilities to emerging market demands
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Innovation Initiatives:
- Develop new growth opportunities through innovation projects
Requirements
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Minimum 2 years of postgraduate commercial experience in Engineering, preferably within:
- Failure analysis
- Cost modelling
- Reliability modelling
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Strong ability to engage with clients, building trust and credibility
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Qualifications:
- A-level in Maths or a Science subject
- Bachelors degree in Engineering (BEng or MEng) – preferable specialisation: Mechanical
- Additional sector experience in:
- Defence
- Energy
- Oil & Gas
- Marine
- Aviation
- Transport (a plus)
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Technical Knowledge (preferable but not mandatory):
- Some Availability, Reliability, and Maintainability (AR&M) analysis experience
- Familiarity with IPS Defence standards, including:
- Def Stan 00-600
- DLF (JSP886)
- Def Stan 00-40 series
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System & Design Expertise:
- Working knowledge of design engineering methods and processes (e.g., systems engineering)
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Security & Citizenship:
- Due to the sensitive nature of RINA’s work, you must either:
- Have existing Security Clearance, or
- Be a British citizen willing to undergo vetting
- Due to the sensitive nature of RINA’s work, you must either:
About RINA Aerospace & Defence (ASD) Consulting
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RINA ASD UK is a 100-strong engineering consulting business supporting the UK Defence sector (Army, Navy, Air Force). Our expertise covers:
- Submarines
- Rotary (hel Alicopter) systems
- Autonomous technology
- Fighter jets
Core Services
- Training Design
- Safety Engineering
- Integrated Product Support (IPS)
- Project Management
We are proud of our strong reputation with military clients.
About RINA Consulting
RINA is a 7,000-strong global engineering services and consulting firm, originally founded in ship classification, certification, and survey. With operations in 70 countries, RINA now provides innovative support across:
- Marine
- Defence
- Energy
- Oil & Gas
- Power
- Renewables
- Transport & Infrastructure
Our mission:
- Support clients with engineering excellence
- Ensure structural effectiveness
- Promote safety, compliance & innovation
Benefits
As part of a global, growing team, you’ll enjoy: ✅ Competitive salary ✅ 6% matched pension ✅ Life Assurance coverage ✅ Healthcare Insurance ✅ 25 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays) ✅ Option to purchase additional holiday ✅ Flexible, smart/hybrid working policies
Development & Perks
🔹 Support towards professional qualifications (e.g., Chartership) & membership fees 🔹 STEM Ambassador paid leave (4 half-days) 🔹 Season Ticket Loan 🔹 Military Reservist support – 10 paid leave days 🔹 Cycle-to-Work scheme 🔹 E-Vehicle scheme 🔹 Employee discount packages 🔹 Generous referral bonus
RINA is committed to an inclusive, values-driven culture, where every employee is encouraged to innovate, grow, and contribute. Our approach includes: 🚫 Equal employment opportunities 🚫 Zero discrimination 🚫 Cr пытакт free safety
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