SR Principal Logistics Engineer

SR Principal Logistics Engineer (Contingent Upon Award) Location Dayton, OH (Downtown area) : As the SR Principal Logistics Engineer candidate, you will provide logistics and product support technical leadership internally and across Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) vendors in support of the SAOC Program within the IAS NC3 business area. Tasks require detailed knowledge of US DoD acquisition logistics processes and 12 Logistics Elements as described by the Defense Acquisition University. Notable tasks include: Subcontractor technical management, development of an Logistics Support Analysis (LSA) database, conduct and delivery and generation of Logistics Support Analysis Record (LSAR) reports and coordination with design and system engineers to assure that ILS requirements are met, maintenance planning, ILS CDRL development and delivery, presentation of ILS status, and meeting facilitation.

The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations - with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries. Learn more about IAS

Responsibilities:

• The ideal candidate is familiar with logistics requirements, activities, and processes performed as part of systems engineering concepts in support of Department of Defense 5000.1 Defense Acquisition System programs as well as life-cycle logistics requirements, tasks, and work products typically performed as in support of activities identified in MIL-HDBK-502A and AFMAN23-110.
• The ideal candidate will have demonstrated the ability to successfully plan, organize, develop, direct, coordinate, manage requirements, and provide logistical management for the design, deployment, installation, and sustainment of programs, to include development of proposals, statements of work, and provide data to the engineering change proposal (ECP) process, and the development of Integrated Logistics Support Plans (ILSP), acquisition strategies and plans, instructions, technical manuals, and perform evaluations of contractor proposals.
• The candidate will direct and coordinate program activities designed to provide subcontractors, SNC program management, and customers with logistics work products that ensure effective and economical support for manufacturing and servicing of products, systems, or equipment. The candidate will demonstrate experience in the analysis of contractual commitments, customer specifications, design changes, and other data to plan and develop logistics program activities from conceptual state through life-cycle of product.
• The ideal candidate will demonstrate familiarity with Automatic Identification Technology (AIT), including Item Unique Identification (IUID) and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
• The ideal candidate will offer experience with aircraft recapitalization programs and familiarity of system program office functions on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC) and Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) roles within aircraft sustainment.
• The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in the development of LSAR, and MIPs/MRCs, provisioning documentation in accordance with MIL-STD-1388 via a Logistics Management Information (LMI) database (using tools such as SlicWave or PowerLog J) and outputting the various associated reports (i.e., -036's PPL, SFPPL, LLTIL, RIL, ISIL, TTEL, CBIL, PCL), support equipment requirements (documented in the SECL and SERD) and associated SMR coding.
• The candidate will assume the lead in the composition and presentation of the logistics programs for formal design reviews, successfully meeting all logistics related entry and exit criteria for major presentations with customers.
• The candidate will be familiar with maintenance planning and optimization using software such as COMPASS, OPUS 10, etc. The candidate must demonstrate familiarity with concepts and mathematical models generated in support of Reliability, Maintainability/Testability, and Supportability engineering in support of systems engineering efforts, performing analysis across the Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) elements using proven engineering processes and tools. Candidate will develop, review, or approve mathematical models which consider elements such as mean time between failures (MTBF), mean time to failures (MTTF), mean time to repair (MTTR), failure mode effects analysis (FMEA), and sparing calculations. The candidate will compile and review data on bills of materials to plan, schedule, and manage logistics activities. Candidate must be familiar with references such as MIL-HDBK-470, MIL-STD-217F and MIL-STD-2084. A preferred candidate will be familiar with Extract-Transform-Load (ETL) data transactions from legacy Air Force logistics data systems with the objective to measure and produce a view of Air Force responsiveness to MICAPs and other urgent item requests.

Must-haves:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related Engineering discipline and typically 16 or more years of relevant experience
• Higher-level degree may substitute for relevant experience
• Comprehensive understanding of engineering principles and practices
• Advanced analytical skills
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary design & development teams
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required

Preferred:

• Understanding of Military Specifications and Standards
• Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, US Department of Defense and/or US Military

At Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) we deliver customer-focused technology and best-of-breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors. SNC has been honored as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space, a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, and as one of America's fastest-growing companies. Learn more about SNC

SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.

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SNC is a trusted global leader in aerospace and national security. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome our employees to bring their whole selves to their work. SNC is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made without regarding to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. Contributions to SNC come in many shapes and styles, and we believe diversity in our workforce fosters new and greater ways to dream, innovate, and inspire.