Senior Sustainment Engineer: Lifecycle Cost & Logistics

Lockheed Martin; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Lockheed Martin is seeking a Senior Sustainment Engineer to support life cycle cost estimating, affordability analysis, and sustainment strategy development. Our team ensures systems remain affordable, supportable, and operationally effective throughout their lifecycle by developing logistics solutions, evaluating sustainment costs, and identifying opportunities to improve long-term support outcomes.

You will play a critical role in evaluating the affordability and effectiveness of system

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret clearance is required.
• 3–5 years in field service, depot operations, sustainment, or similar technical support.
• Experience with military aircraft, missile systems, or related defense systems.

Responsibilities

• Performing logistics analysis, including life cycle cost modeling and affordability assessments.
• Developing product support strategies balancing operational effectiveness, maintainability, and lifecycle cost.
• Executing trade studies, cost analysis, and sustainment evaluations to support program decisions.
• Supporting logistics management activities, including risk evaluation, issue tracking, and technical recommendations.
• Collaborating with internal teams and customers on logistics, maintenance, and demonstrations.
• Establishing and managing subcontracts related to logistics and product support deliverables.
• Supporting test equipment and training product development to ensure proper operation and sustainment.
• Working cross-functionally with engineering, logistics, suppliers, and program management to improve readiness.

Skills

Clearance: DoD Secret

Strong communication

Education

Engineering degree (technical)

Job description

Lockheed Martin is seeking a Senior Sustainment Engineer to support life cycle cost estimating, affordability analysis, and sustainment strategy development. Our team ensures systems remain affordable, supportable, and operationally effective throughout their lifecycle by developing logistics solutions, evaluating sustainment costs, and identifying opportunities to improve long-term support outcomes.

You will play a critical role in evaluating the affordability and effectiveness of system