Job ID: 3334808Employment Type: Full-timeLocation: Rochester, New York, United StatesRelocation Assistance Available: Possible for ideal candidate

Specialist, Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Engineering

Industry: Aerospace / Defense / CommunicationsJob Category: Engineering – Systems & Logistics Support

Our industry-leading aerospace and defense client, recognized for cutting-edge communication systems, is seeking a Specialist in Integrated Logistics Support Engineering to support tactical radio and VSAT systems. This is a 9/80 schedule position, providing every other Friday off for optimal work-life balance.

As an ILS Engineer, you will provide strategic maintenance solutions across military, civilian, and international sectors. Your work will directly impact mission-critical projects through advanced data analysis, logistical modeling, and lifecycle planning.

Why You Should Apply

• Schedule: 9/80 workweek (every other Friday off)

• Impact: Collaborate cross-functionally on mission-critical communication systems

• Growth: Become a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in ILS, supporting national security and global operations

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver lifecycle logistics plans including:

  • Maintenance Task Analysis (MTA)

  • Level of Repair Analysis (LORA)

  • Spares provisioning and hardware maintainability data

  • Integrated Logistics Support Plans (ILSP)

• Collaborate across engineering, publications, and product management teams

• Analyze system reliability, availability, and supportability (RAM/ILS)

• Prepare formal reports, data packages, and customer presentations

• Recommend enhancements to logistics systems and engineering processes

• Support Intermediate Maintenance Manual development alongside tech writers

• Occasionally present findings to customers or internal stakeholders

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of ILS experience OR

• Master’s degree with 2+ years of related experience OR

• 8+ years of ILS experience in lieu of degree

• Must be able to pass a background check and obtain U.S. Secret Clearance

Preferred:

• Prior experience in electronics/radio communications systems (PRC, VSAT, AN/PRC models)

• Deep understanding of RCM (Reliability-Centered Maintenance), provisioning, MAC, MTA, LORA

• Advanced Excel skills; Power BI knowledge a plus

• Lean Six Sigma certification or CI background

• Strong mechanical aptitude with a passion for detailed data-driven analysis

• Collaborative work style with experience working across departments

• Skilled in interpreting engineering documentation and logistics data

Salary & Benefits

Benefits Include:

• 401(k) with company match

• Health, dental, and disability insurance

• Paid parental leave and holidays

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Educational assistance

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Security Clearance: Not required at time of hire, but ability to obtain U.S. Secret Clearance is necessary.Visa Sponsorship: Not available for this role

Job ID: 3334808

Note: This position offers the opportunity to play a vital role in defense logistics, while advancing your technical career with a globally respected organization. Resumes will be kept strictly confidential until both parties agree to proceed.