International Site Lead - Counter UAS Systems (Norway)

We are seeking an experienced, mission-driven International Site Lead to spearhead the deployment, integration, and expansion of advanced Counter-UAS (C-UAS) interceptor systems based out of Norway and across Europe in support of NATO and allied forces. This role serves as the forward-deployed nexus between operations, engineering, and international partners, ensuring successful integration of interceptor systems into complex C2 (Command & Control) ecosystems. The ideal candidate thrives in dynamic environments, understands both battlefield realities and engineering constraints, and can translate real-world operational feedback into actionable program improvements. This individual will lead on-the-ground execution across operations, training, sustainment, and system integration, while shaping the future of the interceptor program through lessons learned, partner engagement, and capability evolution. 

 

Key Responsibilities 

• Serve as the in-theater lead for deployment and sustainment of C-UAS interceptor systems across NATO and allied operational environments 

• Act as the primary interface between field operations, engineering teams, and international partners 

• Lead integration of interceptor systems into multi-layered C2 architectures, ensuring interoperability with allied systems 

• Oversee and coordinate Field Service Representatives (FSRs), Field Service Engineers (FSEs), mission managers, and maintenance personnel 

• Develop and execute training programs, including “train-the-trainer” models for allied forces 

• Capture, document, and communicate lessons learned from operational deployments, feeding directly into product improvements and engineering revisions 

• Troubleshoot system performance, integration challenges, and operational issues in real-time field environments 

• Support engineering change proposals, system upgrades, and rapid capability iterations based on field data 

• Assist in identifying and vetting international manufacturing and supply chain partners to support scaling and localization efforts 

• Lead program expansion efforts across Europe, including new site stand-ups, partner coordination, and capability rollouts 

• Ensure operational readiness, sustainment planning, and lifecycle support of deployed systems 

• Support customer engagement, demonstrations, and mission planning with NATO and allied stakeholders 

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Defense Systems, Aviation, or a related technical field (or equivalent operational experience) 

• 8–15+ years of experience in defense systems, UAS/C-UAS, missile systems, or integrated military platforms 

• Proven experience supporting forward-deployed or international defense programs, preferably in NATO or allied environments 

• Strong understanding of Command & Control (C2) systems integration and interoperability challenges 

• Experience leading FSR/FSE teams, operational units, or technical field teams 

• Demonstrated ability to translate operational feedback into engineering or product improvements 

• Experience with system integration, troubleshooting, and field-level diagnostics in complex environments 

• Familiarity with international defense collaboration, foreign military partners, and coalition operations 

• Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional coordination skills 

• Ability to operate independently in remote, high-tempo, and ambiguous environments 

• Willingness to travel extensively (50–75%) across Europe and allied regions 

• Active U.S. Security Clearance (or ability to obtain/maintain) 

• U.S. Citizenship 

 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Prior experience with counter-UAS systems, air defense, or interceptor technologies 

• Background in missile systems, kinetic interceptors, or layered defense architectures 

• Experience working with NATO command structures or allied defense ministries 

• Knowledge of export controls (ITAR/EAR) and international defense program compliance 

• Experience supporting rapid prototyping, fielding, or urgent operational needs (UONs) 

• Familiarity with digital engineering environments or model-based systems engineering (MBSE) 

 

What Success Looks Like 

• Seamless integration of interceptor systems into allied C2 environments 

• High operational readiness and uptime across deployed sites 

• Continuous feedback loop between field operations and engineering 

• Scalable training and sustainment frameworks adopted by partner nations 

• Expansion of program footprint across NATO and allied forces 

 

This role is eligible for our OCONUS compensation package, which includes location-based allowances and/or supplemental benefits.

We are seeking an experienced, mission-driven International Site Lead to spearhead the deployment, integration, and expansion of advanced Counter-UAS (C-UAS) interceptor systems based out of Norway and across Europe in support of NATO and allied forces. This role serves as the forward-deployed nexus between operations, engineering, and international partners, ensuring successful integration of interceptor systems into complex C2 (Command & Control) ecosystems. The ideal candidate thrives in dynamic environments, understands both battlefield realities and engineering constraints, and can translate real-world operational feedback into actionable program improvements. This individual will lead on-the-ground execution across operations, training, sustainment, and system integration, while shaping the future of the interceptor program through lessons learned, partner engagement, and capability evolution. 

 

Key Responsibilities 

• Serve as the in-theater lead for deployment and sustainment of C-UAS interceptor systems across NATO and allied operational environments 

• Act as the primary interface between field operations, engineering teams, and international partners 

• Lead integration of interceptor systems into multi-layered C2 architectures, ensuring interoperability with allied systems 

• Oversee and coordinate Field Service Representatives (FSRs), Field Service Engineers (FSEs), mission managers, and maintenance personnel 

• Develop and execute training programs, including “train-the-trainer” models for allied forces 

• Capture, document, and communicate lessons learned from operational deployments, feeding directly into product improvements and engineering revisions 

• Troubleshoot system performance, integration challenges, and operational issues in real-time field environments 

• Support engineering change proposals, system upgrades, and rapid capability iterations based on field data 

• Assist in identifying and vetting international manufacturing and supply chain partners to support scaling and localization efforts 

• Lead program expansion efforts across Europe, including new site stand-ups, partner coordination, and capability rollouts 

• Ensure operational readiness, sustainment planning, and lifecycle support of deployed systems 

• Support customer engagement, demonstrations, and mission planning with NATO and allied stakeholders 

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Defense Systems, Aviation, or a related technical field (or equivalent operational experience) 

• 8–15+ years of experience in defense systems, UAS/C-UAS, missile systems, or integrated military platforms 

• Proven experience supporting forward-deployed or international defense programs, preferably in NATO or allied environments 

• Strong understanding of Command & Control (C2) systems integration and interoperability challenges 

• Experience leading FSR/FSE teams, operational units, or technical field teams 

• Demonstrated ability to translate operational feedback into engineering or product improvements 

• Experience with system integration, troubleshooting, and field-level diagnostics in complex environments 

• Familiarity with international defense collaboration, foreign military partners, and coalition operations 

• Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional coordination skills 

• Ability to operate independently in remote, high-tempo, and ambiguous environments 

• Willingness to travel extensively (50–75%) across Europe and allied regions 

• Active U.S. Security Clearance (or ability to obtain/maintain) 

• U.S. Citizenship 

 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Prior experience with counter-UAS systems, air defense, or interceptor technologies 

• Background in missile systems, kinetic interceptors, or layered defense architectures 

• Experience working with NATO command structures or allied defense ministries 

• Knowledge of export controls (ITAR/EAR) and international defense program compliance 

• Experience supporting rapid prototyping, fielding, or urgent operational needs (UONs) 

• Familiarity with digital engineering environments or model-based systems engineering (MBSE) 

 

What Success Looks Like 

• Seamless integration of interceptor systems into allied C2 environments 

• High operational readiness and uptime across deployed sites 

• Continuous feedback loop between field operations and engineering 

• Scalable training and sustainment frameworks adopted by partner nations 

• Expansion of program footprint across NATO and allied forces 

 

This role is eligible for our OCONUS compensation package, which includes location-based allowances and/or supplemental benefits.