Kearfott Corporation · 1 month ago
Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Engineer
Kearfott Corporation is a global Aerospace and Defense supplier with over a century of expertise. The Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Engineer will develop and execute logistics strategies for aerospace and defense systems, ensuring efficient operation and support throughout their life cycle.
Aerospace
Responsibilities
Develop and document maintenance concepts, including O-level, I-level, and Depot-level maintenance strategies
Conduct Level of Repair Analysis (LORA) to determine optimal repair vs. replace decisions
Define and recommend support equipment, tools, test equipment, and maintenance procedures
Perform repair analysis to identify cost-effective sustainment solutions
Conduct provisioning analysis to determine parts lists, spares requirements, and support equipment needs
Prepare and review provisioning technical data (PTD), illustrated parts breakdowns (IPBs), and logistics product data (LPD)
Evaluate lifetime buy requirements and diminishing manufacturing sources (DMSMS) risks
Support obsolescence mitigation plans and parts management strategies
Support R&M activities including MTTR calculations, failure analysis, and maintainability assessments
Validate logistics and maintenance predictions through modeling, field data, and test results
Participate in maintainability demonstrations and verification activities
Support the development of Life Cycle Sustainment Plans (LCSP) and long-term maintenance strategies
Participate in GIDEP reviews and ensure incorporation of applicable alerts
Assist in configuration management planning, change control, and sustainment impact assessments
Perform parts/material management planning to ensure long-term system supportability
Develop and maintain logistics documentation including: Maintenance Plans, Supportability Analyses, Technical Manuals, Repair Analysis Reports, Safety Assessment Inputs
Provide technical writing support for logistics deliverables and customer documentation
Apply human engineering and safety engineering principles in supportability planning, including contributions to Safety Assessment Reports (SAR)
Work closely with systems engineering, design engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain to ensure supportability is built into system design
Participate in design reviews, technical interchange meetings, and customer briefings
Support proposal development, cost estimates, and logistics input to Statements of Work (SOWs)
Ensure deliverables comply with military standards such as MIL-STD-1388, MIL-STD-472, MIL-HDBK-502, GEIA-STD-0007, and program/logistics requirements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Logistics, Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field
5–10+ years of experience in ILS, logistics engineering, sustainment engineering, or defense supportability
Experience with provisioning, logistics product data, maintenance planning, and supportability analysis tools
Knowledge of reliability, maintainability, safety, and human factors standards
Understanding of defense logistics standards, military maintenance levels, and DoD acquisition documentation
Strong technical writing and analytical skills
Must be a US Citizen and have the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance
Benefits
Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
A 401(k) plan with company match
Tuition assistance
Paid vacation and sick days
Paid holidays
A 9/80 work week with every other Friday off
Monthly employee events that celebrate our workplace culture