About the job
Position Summary
We are looking for a seasoned and passionate Forward-Deployed Engineering Leader to spearhead the creation and management of a top-tier post-production organization. This pivotal role involves hands-on product and system development, along with the formation of a dedicated Post Production Team. You will oversee the comprehensive lifecycle sustainment strategy and the execution of advanced air and missile defense systems, encompassing maintenance, sparing, training, and on-ground support. The ideal candidate should possess extensive technical knowledge combined with demonstrated leadership in defense initiatives, and a proven ability to cultivate high-performing teams in complex, mission-critical scenarios.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and oversee detailed sustainment programs, including maintenance concepts, sparing strategies, and training systems for air and missile defense platforms.
- Establish and expand a high-performance post-production organization, which includes field support, logistics, and reach-back capabilities.
- Design and implement forward-deployed support models for operational clients globally.
- Collaborate with technical program managers and executive leadership to ensure alignment of sustainment strategies with system design, production, and deployment phases.
- Support business development initiatives, including shaping, capture, and execution for both U. S. and international clients.
- Ensure the readiness, reliability, and lifecycle performance of deployed systems through data-driven sustainment practices.
- Engage with government stakeholders, operators, and industry partners to drive mission success.
- Promote continuous improvement across sustainment operations, incorporating insights from fielded systems.

