Logistician

Worker Type Regular Job Description The Logistician will provide logistics support in a secure environment. This role focuses on material accountability, documentation, and coordination with finance and program staff. The Logistician will be responsible for tracking MDAT actions, supporting CAP reporting, and managing the ordering, receiving, inventorying, packaging, and shipping of electronic equipment and related materials. The position requires someone who can work with minimal supervision in a classified environment. Key Responsibilities MDAT Management Complete and track MDAT actions from initiation through closure. Maintain accurate and audit‑ready documentation for all MDAT activity. CAP & Financial Coordination Work with Finance to correctly complete CAP reports and related documentation. Ensure alignment between logistics records, asset status, and financial reporting. Logistics & Inventory Order, receive, and inventory parts, components, supplies, and equipment. Maintain accurate inventory and asset records in applicable tracking systems. Monitor stock levels and coordinate replenishment to support mission needs. Shipping & Receiving Package, label, and prepare electronic equipment and materials for shipment in accordance with applicable policies and security requirements. Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments and maintain all associated documentation. General Support Operate effectively with minimal supervision, prioritizing tasks in a dynamic environment. Coordinate with program, engineering, and operations personnel to support ongoing and emerging material requirements. Generate and maintain logistics‑related reports (e.g., inventory status, MDAT status, CAP‑related asset changes). Clearance Level Top Secret with Poly Salary Range The salary range for this role is: $83,500 - $146,000 Employer AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills. ITAR Requirement This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements. ITAR U.S. Citizenship is required. Secret or Top Secret clearance, or the ability obtain a clearance is desired. Required Qualifications Active TS/SCI with polygraph. Minimum 15 years of experience in logistics or supply support, to include ordering, receiving, and inventorying parts, components, supplies, and equipment. Packaging and shipping of electronic equipment. Demonstrated experience maintaining accurate logistics, inventory, and asset documentation. Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a secure environment. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Effective written and verbal communication skills for coordination with finance and technical/program teams. Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have) Familiarity with organization‑specific systems used for MDAT, CAP, and property or asset management. Experience with Microsoft Office or similar tools for generating reports and maintaining spreadsheets and logs, consistent with typical expectations for logisticians who produce status metrics and maintain equipment and parts databases. Experience with rapid procurement of parts, components, supplies, and equipment in support of time‑sensitive mission needs. Benefits AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. Medical Dental vision 401K with company matching 9/80 work schedule Paid holiday shutdown For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: We also encourage you to review our company website at to learn more about us. About AV AV isn’t for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best. We don’t just build defense technology—we redefine what’s possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve. Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian—but we’re not building history, we’re building what’s next. If you're ready to build technology that matters—with speed, scale, and purpose—there’s no better place to do it than AV. Equal Opportunity Statement We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr