Principal Supportability Engineer

Matchtech
📍 bristol, england, United-Kingdom 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted June 12, 2026

Job Description

Location: Bristol (mostly onsite)
Duration: 6 month contract
Rate: £86.70ph UMB (Inside IR35)

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 an...

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Job Details

  • Location bristol, england
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category Engineering
  • Posted Date June 12, 2026
  • Application Deadline July 22, 2026