Mission Integration and Growth Lead (Aerospace)

Location: Must be based in Washington, DC (On-site) with up to 50% travel required.

Company

hirify.global is an early-stage startup building and operating full-size autonomous cargo aircraft to revolutionize logistics for remote and contested environments.

What you will do

• Lead mission integration activities, including operational analysis and mission effectiveness modeling to define system requirements.
• Drive product development by translating customer needs into design trade studies and cost analyses.
• Capture new opportunities across military services and federal agencies by developing and executing comprehensive capture strategies.
• Lead customer engagements to articulate the operational utility of autonomous platforms and shape future mission capabilities.
• Manage the full lifecycle of demonstrations, from planning and execution to reporting, to validate new mission capabilities.
• Generate intellectual products such as whitepapers, capability decks, and proposal responses for major acquisition programs.

Requirements

• Must possess and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance with eligibility for Top Secret.
• Recent operational experience as pilot or aircrew (rank O-4 to O-6) in tactical 5th/6th Gen aircraft or heavy airlift platforms.
• Deep understanding of the US Air Force customer community, requirements processes, and operational needs.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for senior executives and Flag officers.
• Ability to work on-site in Washington, DC and travel up to 50% of the time.
• Low-ego, high-ownership mindset suitable for a fast-paced startup environment.

Nice to have

• Prior experience in acquisition program offices, combatant commands, or S&T offices.
• Experience with contested airlift missions, uncrewed RPA, or autonomous aerospace platforms.
• STEM background.
• Proven track record in leading capture efforts within the defense industry.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary and meaningful early-stage equity.
• Employee Health Benefit Plans and 6% retirement matching.
• Flexible PTO policy.
• Free lunches, snacks, and stocked office amenities.
• Access to AI tools and subscriptions.
• Relocation support available if applicable.