Job Description

**Company Overview**

We are a rapidly growing defense technology startup focused on delivering
next-generation integrated air and missile defense capabilities. Our mission
is to provide resilient, scalable, and operationally effective systems to U.S.
and international customers worldwide. We are building a world-class team to
support deployment, sustainment, and long-term mission success.

**Position Summary**

We are seeking an experienced and driven Post-Production Senior 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