Staff Engineer, Logistics

Northrop Grumman

Staff Logistics Engineer at Northrop Grumman focusing on logistics product support analyses. Leading development of sustainment strategies and logistics support for defense systems.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeHuntsville • Alabama, Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $127,000 - $190,400 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Logistics Product Support Analysis, including the ability to conduct trade studies, develop sustainment strategies, and ensure compliance with military logistics standards. Proficient in analyzing maintenance trends and collaborating with engineering and manufacturing teams to optimize operational availability.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Logistics Product Support AnalysisLevel of Repair AnalysisMaintenance Trend AnalysisDoD Secret ClearanceMIL-STD-1388 Compliance

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Hard Skills

Logistics Support AnalysisSustainment Strategy DevelopmentEngineering Drawing InterpretationMaintenance Requirement IdentificationData AnalysisTechnical PresentationProposal DevelopmentCost EstimatingRepair Process UnderstandingCalibration Needs Definition

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem SolvingCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

DoD Secret ClearanceTop Secret Approval Eligibility

Industry Keywords

Military Logistics StandardsSLCM-N ProgramIPS ElementsSupplier LiaisonOperational Availability

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform Logistics Product Support Analyses to define parts, equipment, skills, and activities required for system sustainment and operational availability.
Conduct trade studies and develop sustainment strategies that minimize logistics footprint while meeting performance requirements.
Lead Level of Repair (LOR) and Logistics Support Analyses for the SLCM-N program.
Collect, track, and analyze usage rates, maintenance trends, inventory levels, and reliability data to inform sustainment decisions.
Identify maintenance issues, recommend process improvements, and define maintenance objectives and requirements.
Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, and customers to exchange data, define calibration needs, and support field support requirements.
Prepare and present technical information, analyses, and recommendations in internal and customer meetings.
Manage repair reporting, supplier liaison, and outcomes for customer-initiated repairs.
Contribute to proposal development and cost estimating for logistics support.
Ensure compliance with applicable military logistics standards and documentation (e.g., MIL-STD-1388, MIL-HDBK-502).
Lead development of a product support plan demonstrating solutions for all 12 IPS elements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) with 12 years of experience; or master’s degree with 10 years of experience; or PhD with 8 years of experience
Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance, at time of application, current and within scope, with an investigation date within the last 6 years.
Must have the ability to obtain both Top Secret and Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
4 years of experience interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and product data sheets for electrical components.
4 years of experience identifying scheduled and unscheduled maintenance requirements, determining associated spares, tools, calibration, and manpower, and understand repair processes.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
401k
Educational Assistance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
Paid Time Off
Health & Wellness Resources
Employee Discounts