Strategic Biz Dev — Autonomous Systems & Intelligence

TNO; Den Haag; Hybrid; EUR 54,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Flex budget

Training and coaching

Flexible hours

Part-time option (32/36h)

Pension scheme

Mobility plan

Company events

Job summary

TNO in The Hague and Soesterberg seeks a Business Developer Autonomous Systems & Decision Support (AS&DS) to bridge national security and defence. You will identify opportunities for collaboration, orchestrate joint innovation agendas, and help bring knowledge and technology to police, intelligence, emergency responders, and military staff.

You combine entrepreneurial drive with strong communication in Dutch and English, build long-term partnerships, and stay current on AI, autonomous systems,

Qualifications

• Master’s level working and thinking ability, supported by at least a completed bachelor’s degree (HBO).
• A minimum of five years of relevant professional experience.
• Demonstrable experience in, or strong affinity with, the defence and security domain or related industries.
• An affinity for innovation and technology.
• Excellent communication skills in both Dutch and English, verbally and in writing (minimum C1 level).

Responsibilities

• Develop new research and innovation programmes within the national security and defence domain.
• Strengthen collaboration between the national security sector and the Ministry of Defence, particularly in the field of intelligence.
• Identify shared challenges, bring stakeholders together, and develop initiatives that enable the exchange of knowledge, technology, and experience.
• Build long-term relationships and establish a strong network within the security and defence ecosystem.
• Stay abreast of developments in AI, autonomous systems, data-driven operations, and decision support.

Skills

Networking

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (HBO)

Master's degree

Job description

TNO in The Hague and Soesterberg seeks a Business Developer Autonomous Systems & Decision Support (AS&DS) to bridge national security and defence. You will identify opportunities for collaboration, orchestrate joint innovation agendas, and help bring knowledge and technology to police, intelligence, emergency responders, and military staff.

You combine entrepreneurial drive with strong communication in Dutch and English, build long-term partnerships, and stay current on AI, autonomous systems,