Aerospace Business Development Officer: Partnerships & IP

National Research Council Canada / Conseil national de recherches Canada; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The NRC’s Aerospace Research Centre (AERO) is seeking a results-driven Business Development Officer to transform cutting-edge aerospace research into real-world impact. The incumbent will focus on partnerships, funding, IP strategy, negotiations, and commercialization to maximize benefits for Canada.

This position supports NRC’s revenue generation, industry engagement, and leadership in aerospace innovation.

Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace, defence, or high-tech sectors.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to translate technical capabilities into strategic business opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with program leaders, researchers, and business development teams to create partnerships and secure external revenue.
• Develop and execute strategies to engage industry, government, and academia for collaborative R&D and commercialization.
• Identify aerospace opportunities balancing client needs with NRC value proposition.
• Provide market intelligence and strategic advice to NRC leadership.

Skills

Business development

Partnership building

Negotiations

IP strategy

Technology commercialization

Job description

The NRC’s Aerospace Research Centre (AERO) is seeking a results-driven Business Development Officer to transform cutting-edge aerospace research into real-world impact. The incumbent will focus on partnerships, funding, IP strategy, negotiations, and commercialization to maximize benefits for Canada.

This position supports NRC’s revenue generation, industry engagement, and leadership in aerospace innovation.