Mission Readiness Lead Engineer | Field Testing & Training

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nLIGHT-DEFENSE Systems, Inc. in Longmont, CO is seeking a Mission Readiness Lead Engineer to build and lead an operational readiness organization. You will bridge operational users and internal engineering, ensuring feedback informs the product line and that capabilities are ready for deployment. You will coordinate testing, training, deployment planning, and field support with military operators, translating insights into actionable requirements and driving continuous improvement across the

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