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What is a logistics system engineer and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
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There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a logistics system engineer. For example, did you know that they make an average of $38.34 an hour? That's $79,756 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 28% and produce 54,100 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreLogistics System EngineerUS Average
Salary
6.2

Avg. Salary $79,756

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
5.3

Growth rate 28%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
7.1
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.35%

Asian 10.27%

Black or African American 12.43%

Hispanic or Latino 21.70%

Unknown 5.37%

White 49.90%

Gender

female 15.00%

male 85.00%

Age - 39
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 39
Stress level
5.3

Stress level is manageable

7.1 - high

Complexity level
7.9

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
6.1

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a logistics system engineer

  1. Explore logistics system engineer education requirements

    Most common logistics system engineer degrees

    Bachelor's

    62.0 %

    Master's

    20.0 %

    Associate

    18.0 %
  2. Start to develop specific logistics system engineer skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Provisioning31.52%
    Systems Engineering24.54%
    ILS19.98%
    MTTR13.72%
    Logistics Support5.60%
  3. Complete relevant logistics system engineer training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New logistics system engineers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a logistics system engineer based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real logistics system engineer resumes.
  4. Research logistics system engineer duties and responsibilities

    • Execute program and process building to manage interactive computer aid provisioning.
    • Manage and ensure that configuration management documents are entered into the integrated logistic system for correct provisioning.
    • Respond to customer inquiries concerning ILS documentation, practices, and procedures.
    • Maintain departmental requirements of DoD support requirements for the latest state-of-the-art ILS engineering techniques and acquisition processes.
  5. Apply for logistics system engineer jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a logistics system engineer job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average logistics system engineer salary

The average logistics system engineer salary in the United States is $79,756 per year or $38 per hour. Logistics system engineer salaries range between $49,000 and $127,000 per year.

Average logistics system engineer salary
$79,756 Yearly
$38.34 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
Zippia Team

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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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