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Uncommon Elite

Director of Air Defense

Arlington, VA · On-site

Director, Air Defense & CENTCOM Engagement 📍 Arlington, VA ✈️ Recurring CENTCOM travel required 💼 Quota-carrying leadership role 👥 2 direct reports + 2 indirect reports The Opportunity ...

Triglocon

Air Defense Integration Planner

Lansing, MI · On-site

$70 - $100/hr

Review RTU requirements and integrate with UJTML/JMETs as they apply to air defense integration * Coordinate training support from external Army Air Defense commands, DoD organizations, and ...

Trinity Global Consulting

NY · On-site

$80 - $120/hr

Review RTU requirements and integrate with UJTML/JMETs as they apply to air defense integration * Coordinate training support from external Army Air Defense commands, DoD organizations, and ...

Mosaic.tech

Software Engineer, Air Defense

Broomfield, CO · On-site

$144 - $191/hr

About the Team The Air Defense team builds robots that find other robots and knock them out of the sky. At a time when air superiority can no longer be taken for granted, the Air Defense Team ...

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How much do air defense jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for air defense in the United States is $39,463.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $35,000.00 and $45,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an air defense?

An Air Defense job involves protecting assets, personnel, and territories from aerial threats such as enemy aircraft, missiles, and drones. Personnel in this role operate and maintain defense systems like radar, surface-to-air missiles, and automated tracking systems. They work in coordination with intelligence and surveillance teams to detect and neutralize threats effectively. Air Defense professionals are commonly found in military organizations and specialized security units. Their duties require technical expertise, rapid decision-making, and a strong understanding of aerospace defense strategies.

What does a typical workday look like for someone in air defense?

A typical day in Air Defense involves monitoring airspace using advanced radar and surveillance technology, assessing potential threats, and coordinating responses with other defense personnel. You may participate in regular training exercises, system maintenance, and readiness drills to ensure you can respond efficiently in real-world situations. The role is highly collaborative, often requiring close communication with operators, technical specialists, and commanding officers. Shifts can be irregular, and the environment is fast-paced and mission-focused, providing opportunities to develop technical and leadership skills.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the air defense position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Air Defense, you need strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to quickly interpret and act on radar data, typically supported by military training and relevant technical certifications. Familiarity with air defense systems such as radar tracking, missile guidance, and command and control software is essential. Exceptional teamwork, clear communication, and the ability to remain calm under pressure are key soft skills for this role. These attributes are crucial to rapidly assess threats, coordinate responses, and maintain operational effectiveness in high-stress environments.

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Infographic showing various Air Defense job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 86% In-person, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $39,463 per year, or $19 per hour.

Air & Missile Defense (AMD) Subject Matter Expert (SME)

enVention

Huntsville, AL • On-site

Full-time

Posted 2 days ago

New

Job description

ENVENTION has an immediate need for an Air & Missile Defense Subject Matter Expert with targeted Warfighter experience to join our team to support the air defense planning capability of the cutting-edge Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS). This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a transformative air defense system that integrates advanced technologies to protect against modern threats. You'll work on complex systems-level challenges, collaborate across disciplines, and help develop solutions that shape the future of Army Air Defense.
This isn't a role for a passive advisor. It's an opportunity to embed the voice of the warfighter directly into the heart of the Army's next generation air defense system.
Your Role and Responsibilities:
  • Appy subject-matter expertise gained from experience as a warfighter to inform the development of IBCS.
  • Lead Systems Engineering and Software Development activities to bridge the understanding between engineer intent and warfighter usability.
  • Assist in the prioritization of IBCS capabilities and features within the structure of SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework).
  • Collaborate: Partner with system engineers, software developers, test engineers, and other domain experts to translate operational needs into functionality.
  • Support integration: Work with cross-functional teams to ensure system components interface correctly and fulfill mission objectives.

What You Bring:
  • Proven Experience: Former U.S. Army Air Defense Artillery military officer, warrant officer, or non-commissioned officer with extensive experience in Air and Missile Defense (AMD) Planning at the tactical and operational levels of war. Additional experience planning at the strategic level will add value to the role and function for this position.
  • Operational Experience: Proven experience with IBCS, Patriot, THAAD, or SHORAD / M-SHORAD.
  • Communication Skills: Ability to convey complex ideas clearly in writing, diagrams, and discussions with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Systems Thinking: Ability to analyze complex systems, decompose requirements, and evaluate interfaces and interactions.

Why This Role is Unique:
  • Impact: Contribute to a program redefining how the U.S. Army conducts integrated air and missile defense.
  • Challenge: Tackle system-level problems that require innovative and practical solutions.
  • Growth: Transition your hands-on tactical expertise into strategic system architecture, shaping the future roadmap of global missile defense while establishing yourself as an authority on IBCS modernization.
  • Teamwork: Work with talented engineers committed to solving problems that matter.

Why Join ENVENTION?
ENVENTION offers competitive benefits with a small company culture. We're known for decades of experience delivering innovative technologies and software frameworks to customers within prominent DoD programs. One of our core values is "We do it right because we're part of the fight"-a testament to the mission-driven mindset behind everything we do.
Founded in 2010 by two experienced software architects from the Patriot air defense system, ENVENTION has grown to offer services in systems engineering, interoperability, user experience, testing, cybersecurity, and FPGA hardware design.
Learn more at https://en-vention.com
Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree or above in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • Minimum of 20+ years (18+ years with a Master's degree) of combined Air and Missile Defense or related engineering or tactical experience.
  • Targeted Military Occupational Specialties: Air Defense Artillery Offcier (14A),
    Air Defense Artillery Warrant Officer (140E/140K/140A),
    Air Defense Artillery Noncommissioned Officer (14E, 14T, 14G, or 14H)
  • Must be available to work full-time onsite in Huntsville, AL.
  • Active DoD Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • 140A/140E/140K: Patriot Top Gun
    • Graduate, follow-on application of knowledge through AMD planning at Battalion, Brigade, and Army Air and Missile Defense Command (AAMDC)
    • Attendee (completion of all modules), follow-on application of knowledge through AMD planning at Battalion, Brigade, and Army Air and Missile Defense Command (AAMDC)
  • 14A/140E/140K: Air Defense Artillery Fire Control Officer
    • Graduate, follow-on experience in a Joint IAMD environment
  • 14E, 14T, 14G, 14H: Patriot Master Gunner
    • Graduate, follow-on experience through deployment or forward posture
  • 140A: Joint Interoperability Control Officer (JICO) certified
  • Completion of Intermediate Level Education, Warrant Officer Advanced Course, or Master Leader Course

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