Senior Associate, Logistics Engineer

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers' mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, ouremployees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Senior Associate, Logistics Engineer
Job Code: 38327
Job Location: Carlsbad, CA
Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

L3Harris is seeking a Senior Associate, Logistics Engineer, to support a growing portfolio of programs through logistics engineering, inventory control, asset management, shipping/receiving, and material readiness activities. This onsite role is responsible for supporting PHS&T operations, asset accountability, stockroom and warehouse functions, and shipment execution for customer, depot, OEM, lab, and field support requirements. The selected candidate will apply logistics, inventory, and material management knowledge to ensure inventory accuracy, material availability, secure asset handling, and timely movement of products and equipment in support of operational, training, and mission objectives.

The Senior Associate will work across supply chain, program management, engineering, quality, security, lab operations, manufacturing, procurement, and warehouse teams to resolve material issues, improve logistics processes, and maintain compliance with company, customer, and regulatory requirements. This role requires independent judgment, attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to analyze data, identify risks, and drive issue resolution in a dynamic environment.

Essential Functions:

• Manage PHS&T activities to ensure efficient, accurate, and timely movement of material, minimizing delays and supporting system availability and life cycle cost objectives.
• Process, track, and close out shipments of products, equipment, and materials, including unclassified and classified shipments, to and from customer sites, depots, OEMs, labs, and other operational locations.
• Support shipping, receiving, stockroom, kitting, packing, and material handling activities to ensure operational and program readiness.
• Perform asset and equipment audits for customer- and company-owned property and generate reports for stakeholders including program leadership, lab managers, custodians, and quality teams.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and asset accountability through cycle counts, physical inventories, reconciliations, transaction reviews, and audit readiness activities.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies, shortages, excess material, transaction errors, and other logistics or material-related issues.
• Conduct asset visibility and tracking activities for sustainment material, spare parts, and support equipment.
• Review components and support equipment for damage or serviceability, coordinate repair actions, and maintain associated records.
• Manage secure storage and movement of assets and materials in support of training, lab, operational, and field activities.
• Develop and maintain logistics, inventory, and asset management reports, metrics, and status updates to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve material constraints, improve asset tracking methods, and support continuous improvement initiatives related to logistics, inventory management, and supply chain execution.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, quality standards, security requirements, and program-specific procedures.

• Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 6 years of prior related experience in inventory management, supply chain, materials, logistics, or operations.
• Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with polygraph required at time of hire.

• Experience supporting logistics, inventory, asset management, or material control in a defense, aerospace, intelligence, or other highly regulated environment.
• Familiarity with PHS&T, warehouse operations, stockroom processes, shipping/receiving, and asset accountability practices.
• Knowledge of inventory control, material planning, supply chain, and sustainment support principles.
• Experience with ERP, MRP, inventory, or asset tracking systems such as Sunflower EAM, Control, or similar tools.
• Experience supporting cycle counts, physical inventories, reconciliations, audit readiness, and discrepancy resolution.
• Ability to analyze inventory and transaction data, identify discrepancies, and resolve material or documentation issues using established procedures and sound judgment.
• Experience with sustainment material planning.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize competing requirements, and collaborate effectively across multiple functions.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to maintain accurate records and handle sensitive or controlled materials in a secure environment.