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Forward Deployed Lead (Air and Missile Defense)

ArxlightOakland, CA, United States
Full-time

Forward-Deployed Engineering Leader.We are a rapidly growing defense technology startup focused on delivering next-generation integrated air and missile defense capabilities.Our mission is to provi... Show more

Accounting Lead

Atomic MachinesEmeryville, CA, United States
$125,000.00–$150,000.00 yearly
Full-time

Emeryville or Santa Clara, California Atomic Machines is ushering in a new era of micromanufacturing with its Matter Compiler technology platform.This platform enables new classes of micromachines ... Show more

General interest

ElicitOakland, CA, United States
Full-time

Interested in Elicit, but don't see a role that fits?.We're always looking for people who are an exceptional fit for Elicit.If you feel inspired by our mission and believe you'd have a lot to contr... Show more

Ruby on Rails Developer

LafmatchBerkeley, California, United States
Full-time

Programming is hard work but we believe it should be fun too.And if the product itself is fun? Even better! Lafmatch is a new entrant in the casual online dating space.We’re currently in the ... Show more

Named Account Executive - Future Opportunities

VivunOakland, CA, United States
Full-time

Vivun delivers Hero, an AI Sales Teammate that helps sellers win the moments that decide deals before, during, and after every conversation.Powered by a proprietary Sales Reasoning Model, Hero hel... Show more

Head of Marketing / Growth

TechStaffersSan Francisco Bay Area, United States
Full-time

On-Site (Mission District, San Francisco, CA).You will define our voice, craft our story across digital channels, and translate technical innovation into human-centered narratives.This is a 0-to-1 ... Show more

VP of Ops

TerranovaBerkeley, CA, United States
Full-time

Backed by leading deep tech VCs, Terranova builds intelligent robotic systems to terraform the Earth itself - lifting land, restoring wetlands, and protecting critical infrastructure from floods.Ou... Show more

Lab Operations, Facilities and Equipment Manager

nEye SystemsEmeryville, CA, United States
$120,000.00–$192,000.00 yearly
Full-time

Lab Operations, Facilities & Equipment Manager.Eye's MEMS-based silicon photonics optical circuit switches (OCS) eliminate critical bottlenecks in AI processing by enabling direct optical connectio... Show more

Staff Android Systems Engineer

Sigma Connectivity Inc.Bay Area, CA, United States
$140,000.00 yearly
Full-time

Sony Ericsson and Sony, stands as a distinguished design house.Our team, comprising over 700 skilled engineers based primarily in Lund, Southern Sweden, specializes in developing connected consumer... Show more

Project Engineer

Blueprint HiresOakland, CA, United States
Full-time

A long-established, family-owned mechanical contractor providing comprehensive in-house mechanical construction services for commercial projects is seeking a Project Engineer to help them successf... Show more

Technical Support

TradeJobsWorkforce94111 San Francisco, CA, US
Full-time

We are looking for someone to join our amazing tech support team.Great communicator: be able to absorb incoming tickets and respond in a helpful, timely, and empathetic manner.Strong work ethic: yo... Show more

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Regional Construction Manager - Water Resources (NorCal)

BKF EngineersOakland, CA, United States
Full-time

Principal Construction Manager.BKF is hiring a Principal Construction Manager to provide leadership, strategic planning, staff development and business development for the construction management g... Show more

Project Manager - Electrical

RimePro IncOakland, CA, United States
Full-time

An established and growing Northern California contractor is seeking a Project Manager to lead electrical scopes on complex public infrastructure projects throughout the Bay Area.Projects include w... Show more

Remote B2B Sales Expert (3+ YOE, US Only) - AI Trainer ($50-$70 per hour)

MercorRichmond, California, US
Remote
Full-time

We’re hiring an Enterprise Account Executive and B2B Sales Leader to create real business value for Mercor.This is a quota-carrying IC role owning the full sales cycle — prospecting, executive enga... Show more

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Ortho Assistant Shift - Mid in Chico, CA | $37.14/hr

ToothioBerkeley, CA, United States
$225,000.00 yearly
Full-time

General Dentistry Position at Total Health Dental Care.This is a General Dentistry position at Total Health Dental Care in Berkeley, CA 94705.With the THDC Partner Associate Model, you get the bene... Show more

Senior Product Manager, Ecommerce

DutchOakland, CA, United States
Full-time

Senior Product Manager, Ecommerce.Dutch is transforming veterinary care by making expert treatment accessible anytime, anywhere.Our mission is simple: help every pet live their happiest, healthiest... Show more

Process Development Engineer

ReSource Chemical Corp.Oakland, CA, US
Full-time

Company Overview: Plastics have become indispensable for nearly every major industry, but conventional plastics impose an unsustainable burden on the environment.Plastic production currently accou... Show more

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Crescendo HealthOakland, CA, United States
Full-time

Crescendo Health is a venture-backed startup from a seasoned team.We work with sponsors of clinical trials to accelerate medical innovation and fight disease.The time has come to build a new genera... Show more

Chief of Staff at Alexander Chapman in Oakland, California

Disabledperson, IncOakland, CA, United States
Full-time

A hyper-growth, Series C AI platform backed by elite Tier-1 VCs ($100M+ raised) is expanding its central leadership team.Building category-defining infrastructure for enterprise AI workforce orches... Show more

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Innovation Accelerator

Sunrise SystemsOakland, CA, United States
Full-time

Client recently launched an Innovation Accelerator (under the Grid Research, Innovation, and Deployment group) to tackle critical challenges ranging from energy efficiency and grid modernization to... Show more

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Forward Deployed Lead (Air and Missile Defense)

Forward Deployed Lead (Air and Missile Defense)

ArxlightOakland, CA, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Forward-Deployed Engineering Leader

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 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