Director of Business Development

Space Industry Sales & BD Recruiter 🚀

We’re partnered with a global leader in navigation and autonomy technology as they expand their U.S. defense footprint. Already active in key programs, they’re now hiring a Business Development Executive to drive growth across new and adjacent opportunities, with a particular focus on land vehicle applications.

This is a high-impact role for someone who blends technical understanding of APNT/INS with a strong track record of winning business in complex DoD environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive new business with Tier 0 primes and Tier 1 defense integrators
• Identify and capture adjacent program opportunities across the defense ecosystem
• Partner with commercial, product, and engineering teams on growth initiatives
• Position navigation technologies as critical enablers of targeting, guidance, and overall system performance
• Build trusted relationships with primes, government customers, and end users through demos, briefings, and direct engagement

Key Requirements

• 5+ years in BD or technical sales within defense environments
• Experience in land vehicle programs strongly preferred
• Knowledge of how navigation solutions integrate into wider defense architectures
• Proven success selling into primes and navigating DoD procurement cycles
• Excellent communicator, able to bridge technical and commercial conversations
• Must be a U.S. Person

If you’ve worked in or around defense programs, sold into primes, and thrive in fast-moving environments, this is a fantastic opportunity to shape the future of navigation in U.S. defense.

Apply now or get in touch directly with Chloe @ EVONA –

Seniority level:
Mid-Senior level

Employment type:

Full-time

Job function:
Business Development, General Business, and Sales