Aerospace Engineer Losgistics-Senior

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

Job summary

Astrion in the Los Angeles area seeks a Senior Aerospace Engineer – Logistics Support to provide IPS, acquisition logistics, and sustainment planning across the lifecycle from requirements through launch and sustainment.

The role requires active TS/SCI clearance, with extensive experience in logistics planning, sustainment documents, and coordination with government and contractor teams. In-person or hybrid work arrangement for a full-time position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain management, business, engineering, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in acquisition logistics, IPS, sustainment planning, or a related field; +15 years desired.
• Experience supporting Space Force/SSC or space acquisition programs.
• Experience with DoD acquisition programs and working with government and contractor teams.
• Experience developing or reviewing logistics plans, sustainment documentation, or analyses.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for briefings to leadership.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate across technical and program teams.
• Ability to obtain and maintain the required security clearance; Active TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and maintain LCSPs, logistics strategies, and sustainment documents.
• Support planning and execution across the 12 IPS elements (maintenance, supply, data, training, equipment, facilities, manpower).
• Assess contractor logistics deliverables (SOWs, CDRLs, provisioning data, manuals, training materials).
• Advise program teams on logistics requirements, risks, and sustainment impacts during reviews and source selections.
• Support development and evaluation of logistics requirements for space, ground, and mission support systems.
• Analyze logistics risks, identify gaps, and recommend mitigations and actions.
• Coordinate with government, contractors, operators, maintainers, and stakeholders to resolve issues.
• Support development/review of logistics estimates, schedules, and briefings for leadership.
• Assist with Government-furnished property/tracking per policy.
• Maintain accurate logistics records and ensure deliverables align with contract requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Security clearance

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.

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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