Logistics Engineer IPosition SummarySupports the development of logistics and sustainment plans for aerospace and defense systems. Working with experienced engineers and cross-functional teams, this person helps assess how equipment will be operated, maintained, repaired, and supported throughout its life cycle.
Key ResponsibilitiesMaintenance Concepts and Supportability- Assist with documenting maintenance concepts and support requirements.
- Support repair-versus-replace and Level of Repair Analysis (LORA) activities.
- Help identify required support equipment, tools, test equipment, and maintenance procedures.
- Gather information for repair and supportability analyses.
Provisioning, Spares, and Obsolescence- Assist with identifying spare parts and support equipment requirements.
- Help prepare and update provisioning data, illustrated parts information, and logistics product data.
- Support reviews of parts availability, lifetime-buy needs, and obsolescence risks.
- Help maintain parts and material information used for long-term system support.
Reliability, Maintainability, and Sustainment Analysis- Support reliability and maintainability analyses, including basic calculations and data reviews.
- Help evaluate field data, test results, and failure information.
- Participate in maintainability demonstrations and verification activities.
- Assist with identifying opportunities to improve system supportability.
Life-Cycle Logistics Planning- Contribute information to Life Cycle Sustainment Plans (LCSPs) and maintenance plans.
- Participate in GIDEP reviews and help document applicable alerts.
- Support configuration management activities and assessments of how design changes affect sustainment.
- Assist with parts and material planning.
Technical Documentation and Engineering Support- Help develop and update maintenance plans, supportability analyses, repair analysis reports, technical manuals, and other logistics documents.
- Provide technical writing and research support for customer and program deliverables.
- Assist with safety and human engineering inputs related to system supportability.
- Follow applicable program, customer, and military logistics requirements.
Cross-Functional and Customer Support- Work with systems engineering, design engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to consider supportability during product development.
- Participate in design reviews and technical meetings.
- Support proposal preparation, cost estimates, and logistics inputs to Statements of Work (SOWs).
- Learn and apply relevant standards, which may include MIL-STD-1388, MIL-STD-472, MIL-HDBK-502, and GEIA-STD-0007.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Logistics, Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field; equivalent relevant education and experience may be considered.
- 0-3 years of relevant experience. Internships, academic projects, or other hands-on experience in logistics, engineering, maintenance, or defense programs are beneficial.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and written communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with logistics or engineering data tools is a plus.
- Interest in aerospace and defense systems, product support, or sustainment engineering.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
Work LocationThis is an onsite position based at Kearfott's Pine Brook, New Jersey office.
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New Jersey is $75,000 - $90,000 annually. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as the final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to job-related knowledge and skills, experience, and internal consistency.
Additionally, we offer medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, tuition assistance, paid vacation and sick days, paid holidays, and a 9/80 work week with every other Friday off. Our work environment embraces our people as we enjoy monthly employee events that celebrate our workplace culture.
