Sr Logistics Engineer - Integrated Product Support (IPS) Lead

Sierra Nevada Corporation•Hagerstown, MD

About The Position

The Senior Logistics Engineer – Integrated Product Support (IPS) Lead provides expert-level logistics support for engineering projects. The role leads advanced logistics modeling and analysis, develops logistics support plans, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to optimize logistics processes and ensure effective maintenance and support throughout product life cycles. It supports SNC’s Mission Solutions and Technologies business area, which delivers command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection, and security solutions to Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial, and international customers. The position leads program logistics planning and execution, logistics products and technical data development, design review preparation, customer and subcontractor engagement, and logistics team leadership. It applies program cost and schedule measurement practices and supports continuous process improvement within established quality-management processes. The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for this clearance-dependent role. Work may be in an office or hybrid environment, and occasional travel may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Logistics, or a related field; a higher-level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
At least 10 years of experience in manufacturing or process engineering.
Expert proficiency in logistics modeling techniques and maintenance requirements analysis.
Extensive understanding of engineering design and manufacturing processes.
Advanced analytical skills.
Experience working in multidisciplinary design and development teams.
Experience reviewing and interpreting Technical Data Packages, including mechanical and electrical drawings, IBDs, and system block diagrams.
Control Account Manager (CAM) experience.
Experience serving as an Integrated Product Support (IPS) Lead or IPS Manager.
Expert-level proficiency in the 12 Integrated Product Support elements, as listed in the posting: Product Support Management, Design Interface, Information Technology Systems Continuous Support, Maintenance Planning and Management, Manpower & Personnel, Packing, Handling, Storage, and Transportation, Supply Support, Supporting Equipment, Sustaining Engineering, Technical Data, and Trancing and Support.
Strong understanding of technical manual development and training development management.
Expert-level understanding of maintainability, reliability, supportability, and Human Systems Integration (HSI) design concepts.
Ability to obtain and maintain a United States Top Secret security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for this clearance-dependent position.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Engineering, Logistics, or a related field.
Extensive experience leading logistics projects and teams.
Understanding of military specifications and standards.
Background in the Aerospace and Defense industry, the U.S. Department of Defense, and/or the U.S. Military.
Cameo Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) experience.
Enovia PLM (Product Life Management) experience.
Familiarity with the Project Management Institute Body of Knowledge (PMBOK).
Experience with R&M software such as Relyence.
Experience with logistics analysis software such as PowerLOG-J, SLICwave, OPUS, or COMPASS.
Experience with DMSMS obsolescence management software such as Z2 Data.
MRO software experience, such as EAGLE MMIS or Veryon Tracking Plus.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, develop, direct, coordinate, and manage logistics requirements for program design, deployment, installation, and sustainment.
Develop proposals, statements of work, acquisition strategies and plans, instructions, and Integrated Logistics Support Plans (ILSPs).
Provide data to the Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) process and evaluate contractor proposals.
Manage logistics subcontracts and analyze contractual commitments, customer specifications, design changes, and related data to plan logistics activities throughout product life cycles.
Develop and implement program activities; coordinate subcontractors, production departments, and field service personnel; and resolve logistics issues to meet contractual commitments.
Direct and coordinate logistics work products that support effective and economical manufacturing and servicing of products, systems, or equipment.
Lead the composition and presentation of logistics programs for formal design reviews, including SRR, PDR, and SDR, and meet logistics-related entry and exit criteria for major customer presentations.
Support IPS technical meetings and interactions with prime contractors and subcontractors.
Perform or direct development of corrective and preventive maintenance documentation, including technical manuals, LSAR data, and MIPs/MRCs.
Produce provisioning documentation according to MIL-STD-1388 using an LMI database, including reports such as -036s, PPL, SFPPL, LLTIL, RIL, ISIL, TTEL, CBIL, and PCL.
Develop Logistics BOMs for obsolescence management, Hazardous Materials Management Program reports, and Human Systems Integration analysis reports.
Support equipment requirements documented in the SECL and SERD.
Develop RAM Program Plans, FMECAs, Reliability Block Diagrams, and FRACAS management activities.
Manage and develop training course curricula, including lesson plans, trainee guides, media packages, and test packages.
Develop technical manuals with Illustrated Parts Breakdowns (IPBs) and associated SMR coding according to MIL-STD-38784 and MIL-STD-40051.
Produce military-specification operational- and intermediate-level O&M instructions, IPBs, and scheduled periodic inspection work cards.
Lead logistics teams through product development phases and generate measurable artifacts demonstrating progress toward program milestones.
Serve as Control Account Manager (CAM), applying cost and schedule reporting and measurement principles.
Support continuous process improvement to enhance product quality, performance, and productivity.
Plan and execute logistics programs within SNC’s stated SEI-CMMI Maturity Level 3, ISO 9001:2008, and AS9100:2009-compliant processes, meeting customer quality, cost, and schedule requirements.