Operator-Driven Mission Integration Lead (Remote)

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 153,000 - 254,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company-paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Staff Mission Integration Specialist to bridge military operations with engineering execution in the Aerospace & Defense sector. The role emphasizes translating field needs into requirements and evaluating solutions for complex missions.

Remote work is offered. The ideal candidate has a DoD clearance, a relevant bachelor’s or equivalent experience, and 12+ years in military operations or related support, plus strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret clearance required or higher.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience plus extensive military operations background.
• Experience translating field needs into engineering requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational insight to engineering teams to identify mission challenges and capability gaps.
• Build relationships with military operators and government stakeholders to understand workflows and threats.
• Collaborate with engineers to translate operational insights into technical concepts and requirements.
• Participate in demonstrations and evaluations to assess mission relevance and effectiveness.
• Evaluate emerging technologies from an operational perspective to enhance mission performance.
• Partner with various technical disciplines to incorporate operational feedback into development.
• Advocate for operator-centered engineering practices to improve mission capabilities.

Skills

Operational insight

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

DoD clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

12+ years experience

Job description

Ladders is seeking a Staff Mission Integration Specialist to bridge military operations with engineering execution in the Aerospace & Defense sector. The role emphasizes translating field needs into requirements and evaluating solutions for complex missions.

Remote work is offered. The ideal candidate has a DoD clearance, a relevant bachelor’s or equivalent experience, and 12+ years in military operations or related support, plus strong analytical and communication skills.