Overview
Senior Aerospace Engineer - Logistics Support
Location: Los Angeles Air Force Base, El Segundo; in person/hybrid.
Job Type: Full-Time
Clearance: Active Top Secret/SCI (no poly)
Citizenship: U.S. Citizen
Salary Range: $120,000 + annually*
- depending on experience, certifications, and qualifications
Provides integrated product support (IPS), acquisition logistics, and sustainment planning support to Space Systems Command, Space Sensing Directorate (SSC/SN). Advises government program managers and integrated product teams on logistics requirements across the acquisition lifecycle, from requirements development and system design through launch, operations, and sustainment.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, review, and maintain Life Cycle Sustainment Plans (LCSPs), logistics strategies, and other acquisition and sustainment documents.
- Support planning and execution across the 12 IPS elements, including maintenance planning, supply support, technical data, training, support equipment, facilities, and manpower.
- Assess contractor logistics products and deliverables, including statements of work, CDRLs, provisioning data, technical manuals, training materials, and supportability analyses.
- Advise program teams on logistics requirements, risks, and sustainment impacts during requirements reviews, design reviews, source selections, and acquisition decision activities.
- Support development and evaluation of logistics requirements for space, ground, and mission support systems, including launch, early-orbit checkout, operations, and transition to sustainment.
- Analyze logistics and sustainment risks, identify gaps, and recommend mitigation strategies and courses of action.
- Coordinate with government organizations, contractors, operators, maintainers, and other stakeholders to resolve logistics issues and support program decisions.
- Support development and review of logistics estimates, schedules, plans, and briefings for program leadership.
- Assist with Government-furnished property and equipment tracking, accountability, and documentation in accordance with applicable policy.
- Maintain accurate logistics records and ensure deliverables align with contract requirements and applicable acquisition and property-management guidance.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain management, business, engineering, or a related field; relevant experience may be considered in place of a degree. Master's Degree desired.
- At least 10 years of experience in acquisition logistics, integrated product support, sustainment planning, or a related field. +15yrs of experience desired.
- Experience supporting Space Force, Space Systems Command, or other space acquisition programs.
- Experience supporting Department of Defense acquisition programs and working with government and contractor teams.
- Experience developing or reviewing logistics plans, sustainment documentation, contractor deliverables, or supportability analyses.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear briefings and recommendations for program leadership.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate work across technical and program teams.
- Ability to obtain and maintain the required security clearance.
- Active TS/SCI clearance.
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