Senior Manager, Business Development, Aerospace & Defense

Location: Cypress CA (Hybrid)

Are you a strategic business development professional with a passion for aerospace defense and cutting-edge technology This is an exciting opportunity to help drive growth in a high-impact electronic components business connecting innovative solutions with customers shaping the future of space exploration satellite communications and defense systems.

Were looking for a Manager Business Development who thrives on building relationships identifying new opportunities and turning strategic partnerships into meaningful business this role youll help expand our presence across commercial government and international markets while working with high-reliability microelectronic components used in mission-critical space and defense applications.

If youre a relationship builder strategic thinker and motivated sales professional who enjoys winning new business this could be your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

• Drive Business Growth: Identify qualify and secure new business opportunities across commercial government defense and space markets.
• Build Strategic Partnerships: Leverage your industry connections to establish trusted relationships with key customers OEMs prime contractors and government organizations.
• Shape the Future of Space: Develop relationships with spacecraft launch vehicle satellite and subsystem manufacturers.
• Lead Market Expansion: Create and execute strategic account plans targeting both established and emerging space exploration and observation programs.
• Win New Business: Lead or support capture strategies proposal development and negotiations for high-value business opportunities.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Partner with engineering program management quality marketing and finance teams to deliver solutions aligned with customer needs.
• Stay Ahead of the Market: Monitor customer acquisition strategies program funding contracting processes and competitive trends to uncover new opportunities.
• Represent the Business: Attend industry trade shows conferences and customer meetings to showcase the electronic components portfolio and strengthen customer relationships.
• Influence Strategy: Share customer insights to help shape marketing campaigns industry event participation and long-term business development initiatives.
• Track Results: Maintain visibility into sales opportunities pipeline growth and business development performance.

• 5 years of experience in business development sales or program capture within aerospace electronics defense or related technology industries.
• Strong understanding of EEE components including integrated circuits diodes transistors connectors and other critical electronic components.
• Demonstrated success building customer relationships managing complex sales cycles and closing multi-million-dollar opportunities.
• Existing relationships within aerospace defense space OEM prime contractor or government customer organizations are highly preferred.
• Familiarity with DoD procurement processes government contracting and international export compliance (ITAR and EAR).
• Excellent communication negotiation presentation and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and eligible for a U.S. Secret clearance.

• Bachelors degree in engineering business or a related field.
• Masters degree or MBA preferred.

• Make an Impact: Contribute to technologies supporting critical space defense and aerospace applications.
• Drive Innovation: Help bring advanced electronic component solutions to new customers and emerging markets.
• Build Your Network: Engage with industry leaders strategic customers and key government and commercial partners.
• Own Your Growth: Play a meaningful role in expanding business opportunities and shaping long-term market strategy.

This position requires compliance with a Drug-Free Workplace Program. Candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening. Additional testing may apply in accordance with company policy and applicable federal requirements.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to legally protected characteristics.

Ready to take your business development career to the next level and help shape the future of aerospace and defense technology Wed love to hear from you!