Senior Logistics Engineer

About Company

Founded in 2015, Global Air Logistics and Training, Inc. (GALT Aerospace) a rapid innovator, solving the world's critical security challenges to enable warriors to win...decisively. GALT Aerospace subscribes to Col John Boyd's tenet "Wars are won by people, ideas and equipment, IN THAT ORDER." Warfighters need tools (equipment) that are flexible. GALT Aerospace will always satisfy the warfighter with such tools. GALT Aerospace provides simple, effective information capabilities to support all levels of war and drive information to the lowest levels possible, enabling faster decision cycles and decisive results. GALT Aerospace uniquely focuses on architecture solutions, effective open systems integration, and rapid prototyping, fielding, and operations.

At GALT Aerospace, employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary and nationally relevant systems. GALT Aerospace looks for people who align with its Core Values:

• The Right Thing:
  • We work on important things that we are passionate about and will make a difference for the US National Security.
  • We are ethical and forthright and expect the same from our employees.
  • We operate with integrity in all things; we do the RIGHT THING.
• Trust and Respect:
  • We always strive to earn and foster trust.
  • We Act and communicate with respect.
  • We foster mutually beneficial relationships.
• Add Value:
  • We take ownership of our tasks and deliver results to our customers, partners and each other.
  • We champion individual expertise, creativity, and accomplishments.
  • We recognize that collaborative teams achieve even greater results.

Job Location

San Diego, CA, Onsite. Minimal Domestic/International travel required, possibly 15% of the time.

Job Description

GALT Aerospace is seeking a full-time, salaried Senior Logistics Engineer for a production program related to Military Airborne Communication Mission Payload System Production Programs.


At GALT Aerospace, the Senior Logistics Engineer is responsible for transportation coordination, government furnished equipment inventory, compliance with ITARs and other relevant regulations, documentation of reporting related to shipments, invoices, and other logistical data, and is the main customer interface for resolving logistical issues.

Responsibilities also include supporting the Program Manager with other assigned duties, and building/nurturing customer relationships with US Department of Defense and US aerospace/defense companies.


Required Skills, Experience, and Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, and/or Management.
• 4+ years of logistics experience in the aerospace defense industry, preferably as a DoD contractor
• Lead logistics engineering efforts for avionics systems across the product lifecycle-from concept through sustainment.
• Develop and manage logistics product data in compliance with GEIA-STD-0007 standards.
• Author, review, and maintain S1000D-compliant technical publications, including Data Modules and Common Source Databases (CSDB).
• Conduct Logistics Support Analysis (LSA) and generate outputs such as LCN structures, provisioning data, and maintenance task analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including systems engineering, field support representatives, supply chain, and program management.
• Support the development of ILS deliverables such as Maintenance Plans, Support Equipment Lists, and Training Materials.
• Perform Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) assessments.
• Ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements for logistics documentation and supportability.
• Familiar with the Synchronized Predeployment and Operational Tracker system. Manage the travel schedule of deployed field support representatives and training teams.
• Represent the company during provisioning conferences and spares planning throughout the lifecycle of the program.
• A high level of skill with Microsoft Office tools including MS-Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
• This position requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by US export laws. In order to be eligible for this position, you must be a "US Person" under US export laws (or eligible for approval under a U.S. Government export license)

Preferred Skills, Experience and Education

• Minimum 5-8 years of experience in logistics engineering, with a focus on tactical networked systems.
• Strong working knowledge of S1000D authoring tools and CSDB management.
• Proven experience with GEIA-STD-0007 and logistics data modeling.
• Working knowledge of tools such as EAGLE, Arbortext, Solidworks, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of Reliability Centered Maintenance
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Active DOD Secret clearance

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to sit or stand for 1 hour at a time
• Must be able to operate a computer

Pay Scale

At GALT Aerospace, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as one grows and develops within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $95,000-$125,000, annually. A specific candidate's base pay will depend on their skills, qualifications, experience, and location.