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E8 Engineering is a premier staffing company providing contract expertise to established Aerospace and Defense contractors.
We are seeking a detail-oriented, collaborative Logistics Analyst (Entry Level) to serve as a key liaison between propulsion/ground support equipment engineering teams, internal operations, and external hardware vendors at Cape Canaveral.
If you enjoy working hands-on alongside technical teams supporting critical launch hardware, specifically cryogenic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
This is an exceptional opportunity to advance your career in aerospace operations.
Job Details
- Location: Cape Canaveral, FL (On-site military base location)
- Position Type: Full-Time, Contract (12 Months)
- Pay Rate: $22.00 – $33.00 per hour. Eligible for overtime pay
- Schedule: Monday – Friday
What You’ll Be Doing
- Cross-Functional Liaison: Serve as the primary point of contact between Propulsion/Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (GSE) engineering teams, external vendors/subcontractors, and internal teams (procurement, subcontract administration, material management, and finance).
- Vendor & Requirement Tracking: Communicate hardware requirements from engineering to vendors. Request, track, and validate part numbers, cost estimates, actual costs, and lead times.
- Procurement Execution: Submit and track purchase orders, task statements, and Statements of Work (SOWs). Monitor need dates, identify potential schedule risks, and coordinate resolutions across teams.
- Problem Resolution: Proactively resolve documentation or part discrepancies. Identify alternative vendor sources when needed to maintain program schedules.
- Operational & Site Support: Provide direct support to suppliers, factory teams, and launch site operations to keep procurement on schedule, streamline workflows, and coordinate end-point delivery for hardware.
What Skills You'll NeedBasic Qualifications:
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years of related experience in logistics, procurement, supply chain, or technical operations support.
- Software: Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Communication & Collaboration: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to build trust with teammates, prioritize tasks, and respectfully give and receive constructive feedback.
- Technical Aptitude: Strong desire to work directly with technical engineering teams in support of Cryogenic Fluid, Pneumatic Fluid, and Mechanical systems.
- Mobility: Must possess a valid driver’s license (required for driving between work sites on base) and be available for periodic travel to vendors or alternate sites.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, SAP, and Teamcenter.
- Background or experience supporting aerospace hardware, ground support equipment, or manufacturing procurement.
Compliance, Security & RequirementsExport Control / ITAR Requirement:
This position requires access to information subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined in ITAR 22 CFR 120.62, including U.S. Citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents (Green Card holders), or protected individuals per 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) and 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
Security Clearance:
As a condition of employment, candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a favorable National Agency Check Inquiry (NAC-I) approval (in accordance with Air Force Instruction 31-501 or equivalent) for continuous unescorted access to all work locations and controlled/restricted base areas.
Screening Requirements:
This position requires clearing both a background check and drug test.
Equal Opportunity EmployerE8 Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other non-merit factor.
Pay: $22.00 - $33.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- How many years of experience do you have in logistics, procurement, supply chain, or technical operations support?
- Please list your experience level with Microsoft Excel, SAP, Teamcenter, or any other procurement and inventory management tools you have used.
- Are you a U.S. Person under ITAR regulations (U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident/Green Card holder), and are you able to obtain a favorable NAC-I background approval for military base access at Cape Canaveral?
- Briefly describe your experience acting as a liaison between engineering/technical teams and external vendors to track purchase orders, part lead times, or documentation discrepancies.
Work Location: In person
