Senior Logistician

Senior Logistician / Technical Manual Developer
Company: NDI Engineering Company
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Clearance: Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain/maintain a DoD Secret clearance.

Job Description

NDI Engineering is seeking a versatile Senior Logistician/Technical Manual Developer to support critical U.S. Navy programs. This role bridges the gap between Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) and technical documentation, ensuring that complex shipboard systems are effectively supported through accurate, Navy-standard technical publications and robust logistics planning.

Key Responsibilities

Logistics Management & Project Support

• Plan, coordinate, and execute logistics actions supporting mission-critical weapons systems and platforms.
• Serve as a primary technical liaison between Navy project lead, systems engineering Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and suppliers.
• Align logistical requirements with program schedules to ensure timely, mission-ready support.
• Provide project management support, including status tracking, attendance at technical reviews, and reporting on project milestones.
• Identify opportunities to improve process efficiency, reduce costs, and optimize delivery timelines.

Technical Manual Development

• Author, review, and update technical manuals, parts manuals, schematics, and system diagrams.
• Translate complex engineering drawings and electrical schematics into clear, concise, and accurate Navy-standard documentation.
• Validate technical content through active participation in logistics test events and site visits.
• Contribute to technical Basis of Estimate (BOE) development and maintain rigorous version control of project documentation.
• Conduct supplemental research to fill gaps in existing technical data packages.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Required: High school diploma/GED with a minimum of 5 years of experience in Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) and technical documentation.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in logistics, engineering, or technical writing; or extensive U.S. Navy technical, maintenance, and logistics experience.
• Desirable: 3+ years of specific experience supporting U.S. Navy HM&E systems (Submarine Communication and Electromagnetic systems preferred).

Skills & Competencies

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with engineering staff and government customers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently, follow detailed work instructions, and proactively problem-solve.
• Strong technical aptitude with the ability to interpret engineering documentation.

NDI Engineering Company is a privately held small business consulting firm. NDI provides engineering and technical services to Government clients chartered with responsibility for the defense of our country. NDI offerings include naval architecture, marine, civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering and design services. NDI has an ISO 9001:2015 Certified Quality System and was a prior recipient of the U.S. Small Business Administration Region II, Prime Contractor of the Year Award. NDI’s corporate office is in Thorofare, NJ with additional offices at the Naval Business Center, Philadelphia, PA, and Virginia Beach, VA.

NDI Engineering Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. NDI abides by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, NDI takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.