Through-Life Support (TLS) Manager

Job Description:

Are you ready to revolutionise the world with TEKEVER? 🚀🌍
At TEKEVER, we lead innovation in Europe as the European leader in unmanned technology, where cutting-edge advancements meet unparalleled innovation.
💻 Digital | 🛡️ Defence | 🔒 Security | 🛰️ Space
We operate across four strategic areas, combining artificial intelligence, systems engineering, data science, and aerospace technology to tackle global challenges - from protecting people and critical infrastructure to exploring space.
We offer a unique surveillance-as-a-service solution that delivers real-time intelligence, enhancing maritime safety and saving lives. Our products and services support strategic and operational decisions in the most demanding environments - whether at sea, on land, in space, or in cyberspace.
🌐 Become part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary, and mission-driven team that is transforming maritime surveillance and redefining global safety standards.
At TEKEVER, our mission is to provide limitless support through mission-oriented game-changers, delivering the right information at the right time to empower critical decision-making.
If you're passionate about technology and eager to shape the future - TEKEVER is the place for you. 👇🏻🎯
Mission:
We're seeking an experienced Through Life Support Manager to lead the supportability, sustainment, and in-service performance of a complex defence capability (Cat B scale). You'll shape and deliver the support strategy, manage suppliers, and ensure the system remains safe, available, and cost-effective throughout its lifecycle.

What will be your responsibilities:
* Develop and deliver the Through Life Support Strategy and ILS Elements within TEKEVER.
* Lead supportability engineering activities including R+M, obsolescence, maintenance planning.
* Plan and coordinate support activities from supply chain through to customer delivery
* Monitor in-service performance, reliability, and availability; drive corrective actions.
* Ensure compliance with MOD policy, DEFSTANs, and safety/airworthiness requirements.
* Write, review Technical Documentation that supports current products and new designs.
* Manage multiple priorities and resolve issues across programmes

Essential Experience
* Proven TLS/ILS experience on major defence or complex engineering programmes in Aerospace or Robotics or relevant industry.
* Strong understanding of MOD acquisition (CADMID/CADMIT) and support frameworks.
* Supplier and stakeholder management across engineering, commercial, and operational teams.
* Knowledge of supportability disciplines (ILS, RCM, LORA, configuration management).
* Able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Desirable
* Degree in engineering, logistics, or systems engineering.
* Professional relevant accreditation (CEng, CMILT).
* Experience with digital support tools, LSAR systems, or UAS/autonomy programmes.

What we have to offer you:
* An excellent work environment and an opportunity to make a difference;
* Salary Compatible with the level of proven experience.

Do you want to know more about us ?
Visit our LinkedIn page at https://www.linkedin.com/company/tekever