Business Development Manager - Defense​/Aero​/Marine

Business Development Manager – Defense/Aero/Marine

At TÜV SÜD we are passionate about technology. Innovations impact our daily lives in countless ways, and we are dedicated to being a part of that progress. We test, we audit, we inspect, we advise. We never stop challenging ourselves for the safety of society and its people. We breathe technology, we strive for professional excellence, and we leave a mark.

We take the future into our hands. We are TÜV SÜD.

• Drive strategic growth of Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) services in North America’s defense, aerospace, and marine sectors.
• Develop and execute go-to-market strategies aligned with TÜV SÜD’s global vision and regional priorities.
• Build and maintain relationships with Ministries of Defense, OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and technology innovators.
• Conduct market and competitive analysis to identify opportunities and regulatory trends (e.g., MIL-STD, NATO, ITAR, AS9100).
• Support internal capability development, including lab upgrades and accreditation for defense-related testing.
• Represent TÜV SÜD in industry associations, working groups, and innovation clusters.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; MBA preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in defense, aerospace, or marine sectors in strategic or commercial roles.
• Strong knowledge of defense/aero/marine standards and certification ecosystems.
• Proven ability in strategy development and execution.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Willingness to travel regionally and globally.
• Familiarity with EMC, RF, battery, environmental, or cyber testing (nice‑to‑have).

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Health insurance and 401(k) retirement plan.
• Opportunities for professional growth and global collaboration.
• A culture focused on innovation, sustainability, and safety.
• Flexible work arrangements and a supportive team environment.

• The anticipated annual base pay range for this full‑time position is $120,000 – $160,000
  .
• Full-time position based in North America.
• Requires periodic regional and national travel.
• We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
• Job Location:
  
  Auburn Hills
• Work Area:
  Sales, Customer Services & Training Management
• Country/Region:
  United States
• Working Model:
  Hybrid
• Employment Type:
  
  Full time / regular
• Company: TÜV SÜD America Inc.
• Org Unit Code:
  Requisition
• Duration in months (if limited contract): – (unavailable)

Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability and Veteran

TÜV SÜD America, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, marital status, genetics, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status and those laws, directives, and regulations of Federal, State, and Local governing bodies or agencies. We participate in the E‑Verify Employment Verification Program.