Position SummaryWe are seeking an experienced and driven Forward-Deployed Engineering Leader to build and lead an industry-leading post-production organization. This is a hands-on role building products, systems, and a Post Production Team. This role will be responsible for the full lifecycle sustainment strategy and execution of advanced air and missile defense systems, including maintenance, sparing, training, and forward-deployed support. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with proven leadership in defense programs and a track record of building high-performing teams in complex, mission-critical environments.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and lead comprehensive sustainment programs, including maintenance concepts, sparing strategies, and training systems for air and missile defense platforms
- Establish and scale a high-performing post-production organization, including field support, logistics, and reach-back capabilities
- Design and execute forward-deployed support models for operational customers globally
- Partner with technical program managers and executive leadership to align sustainment strategies with system design, production, and deployment
- Support business development activities, including shaping, capture, and execution for U.S. and international customers
- Ensure readiness, reliability, and lifecycle performance of deployed systems through data-driven sustainment practices
- Interface with government stakeholders, operators, and industry partners to deliver mission success
- Drive continuous improvement across sustainment operations, incorporating feedback from fielded systems
Required Qualifications- 10-15+ years of experience in defense programs, with a focus on integrated air and missile defense systems
- Demonstrated leadership experience building and managing high-performing technical and operational teams
- Deep technical expertise in air and missile defense systems and their sustainment
- Strong technical acumen paired bias toward developing and implementing sustainment systems.
- Demonstrated work ethic and commitment to delivering mission-critical outcomes
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across technical teams, executives, and external stakeholders
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced, evolving startup environment
- Impeccable integrity, accountability, and mission focus
- Demonstrated record as a team player
- Possess, or have the ability to get, a Secret Clearance
- Passion for advancing integrated air and missile defense capabilities
Desired Qualifications- Experience with tactical and operational sustainment in deployed environments
- Experience working with international partners
- Experience supporting program capture, execution, and customer engagement efforts
- Background spanning both government and defense industry roles
- Ability to get a FAA Part 107 license
Why Join Us- Opportunity to build and lead a critical function from the ground up
- Direct impact on national and global security missions
- Collaborative environment with experienced leadership and cutting-edge technology
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
