Aerospace Engineer Logistics-Senior with Security Clearance

Astrion; El Segundo (CA); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion is seeking a Senior Aerospace Engineer - Logistics Support for the Los Angeles area. The role is in person/hybrid at LA AFB, El Segundo, with active TS/SCI clearance and full-time employment.

Responsibilities include developing sustainment plans, advising on logistics requirements, and coordinating across government and contractors. Candidates should have 10+ years in acquisition logistics and DoD space programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
• 10+ years in acquisition logistics, IPS, sustainment planning, or related field; +15 years preferred.
• Experience supporting Space Force, SSC/SN, or space programs.
• Experience with DoD acquisition programs and govt/contractor teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and maintain LCSPs and logistics strategies.
• Support planning across IPS elements: maintenance, supply, data, training, equipment, facilities, manpower.
• Assess contractor logistics products and deliverables for SOWs, CDRLs, manuals, training.
• Advise programs on logistics requirements, risks, and sustainment impacts.
• Support development/evaluation of logistics requirements for space and ground systems.

Skills

Briefing & recommendations

Cross-team coordination

Written & verbal communication

Security clearance management

Education

Bachelor's degree in logistics or related field

Master's degree desired

Job description

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.
• Active TS/SCI clearance. #CJ CJ#

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. #CJ CJ#