Aerospace Electronics Business Development Lead

3M Vietnam; Minnesota; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

3M seeks a Manager, Business Development for Aerospace Electronics to translate customer needs and trends into growth priorities. You will work across engineering, labs, product teams, and sales to identify opportunities and support go-to-market execution.

Expect to lead business case development, collaborate on commercialization, and drive priority applications such as avionics, satellite electronics, radar, and power systems. Strong cross-functional skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree completed and verified prior to start.
• Seven (7) years in business development, segment/product marketing, or related fields.
• MBA or advanced degree preferred for potential career growth.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of aerospace and defense electronics market needs, challenges, trends, and growth opportunities.
• Gather voice-of-customer insights to inform portfolio decisions and commercialization plans.
• Identify and frame new applications, cross-selling opportunities, and growth opportunities.
• Support business case development and evaluation for relevant products and collaborations.
• Partner with engineering to create product application heat maps for lead customers and growth areas.
• Contribute to go-to-market strategy, launch readiness, and customer demos.
• Share market insights and competitive positioning with sales and marketing teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Presentation

Stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Marketing, Materials Science, Electronics, Aerospace Engineering, or a science field

MBA or advanced degree in Business, Engineering, Materials Science, Aerospace, Electronics, or a related discipline

Job description

3M seeks a Manager, Business Development for Aerospace Electronics to translate customer needs and trends into growth priorities. You will work across engineering, labs, product teams, and sales to identify opportunities and support go-to-market execution.

Expect to lead business case development, collaborate on commercialization, and drive priority applications such as avionics, satellite electronics, radar, and power systems. Strong cross-functional skills are essential.