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Contract

Principal Supportability Engineer

Matchtech
Bristol
money-bag £86.70/hour
Posted: 05 June 2026 (5 days ago)
Closing date: 05 July 2026
Ref: 225208567

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.

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