Business Development Engineer

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Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.

Job Title: Business Development Engineer

Reporting To: Manager, Blacksburg Site Sales

Work Schedule: Fully Remote or Hybrid if Local – Blacksburg, VA

Location: Blacksburg, VA

Organization: Moog Space and Defense Group, Space and Defense:
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• Drive business growth and support strategy for USG direct pursuits.
• Develop feedback loops with insights on emerging technologies and evolving national security threats to guide R&D priorities.
• Align business strategy and define vision and tactics for business development opportunities.
• Identify and capture new business opportunities with USG and DoD entities.
• Maintain key business development contacts with current and potential customers.
• Evaluate and manage new business initiatives, partnerships, alliances, and joint ventures.
• Oversee market analysis, monitor competitive activity, and identify customer needs.
• Serve as capture manager for assigned opportunities.
• Advise senior leadership on status and actions related to business development opportunities.
• Lead planning, due diligence, and implementation of strategic objectives.
• Direct development of short- and long-range goals and recommend objectives to management.

• Navigating the Department of Defense acquisition cycle.
• Understanding budgets, customer priorities, mission gaps, and market dynamics.
• Managing complex contracts and technical products for military markets.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field.
• 8 years of experience in the Defense/Federal marketplace, preferably with exposure to DoD labs, technical centers, and program offices.
• 3 years in a customer-facing role.
• Strong time management skills with ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to travel domestically 20% ‑ 40% based on business needs.
• The position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. DoD Security Clearance and access to U.S. export‑controlled information.

• Understanding of DoD funding and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
• Familiarity with OTAs and DCS processes.

• Financial Rewards: great compensation package, annual profit sharing, matching 401(k) and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts, relocation assistance.
• Work/Life Balance:
  Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program.
• Health & Welfare:
  Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
• Professional Skills Development:
  Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs.
• Diverse and Inclusive Workplace:
  Employee Resource Groups, cultural events and celebrations.

Blacksburg, VA $–$ Annually

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the Moog salary range for this position in the given work location. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range(s) listed is just one component of Moog's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, employee stock purchase plan, an open paid time off policy, and many region‑specific benefits.

This position requires access to U.S. export‑controlled information.

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