Defense Tech Licensing Officer — DoD Secret Clearance

Connexion Systems & Engineering Inc.; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision plans

Funded pension

Matching 401(k)

Paid leave - vacation/sick/parental/mf

Tuition reimbursement and continuing教育

Mentorship programs

Work-life balance

Job summary

Connexion Systems & Engineering Inc. in Bedford, MA seeks a Licensing Officer to evaluate IP, manage licensing activities, and collaborate with technical, legal, and business stakeholders to advance government-sponsored technology transfer initiatives.

The role involves negotiating license agreements, navigating export controls and security classifications, and developing licensing strategies that align with national security objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Sciences, preferably Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Advanced technical degree preferred but not required.
• 2–5 years of relevant professional experience in engineering, technology commercialization, IP, product management, business development, research administration, technology transfer, or related field.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with careful attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with researchers, attorneys, government sponsors, and industry representatives.
• Experience with intellectual property, licensing, contracts, or commercialization activities preferred but not required.
• U.S. citizenship required and ability to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Identify potential licensees in the defense industrial base, large industry leaders, small businesses, and spinout/startup companies.
• Evaluate the commercial potential and value proposition of intellectual property assets, including patents, software, and other technology assets, in the context of industry trends and partner business goals.
• Participate in the negotiation and execution of license agreements and related technology transfer agreements under the guidance of senior staff, as appropriate.
• Understand technology sensitivities related to national security classification and export controls and address them appropriately during license negotiations and execution.
• Collaborate with the IP management team to understand available assets and provide feedback on patent prosecution and IP protection strategies based on licensee needs and progress.
• Work with the collaborative research contracting team to ensure strategic alignment between sponsored research agreements and parallel or future licensing transactions.
• Collaborate with marketing and business development teams to maximize the effectiveness of outreach efforts.
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with MIT campus Technology Licensing Office staff to ensure effective information exchange, co-management of overlapping cases, and adherence to best practices for licensing under MIT policies.
• Manage a diverse portfolio of cases, developing licensing strategies such as express licensing, exclusive and non-exclusive licensing, and open-source approaches that align with government sponsor and national security goals.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Written & verbal communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Sciences

Electrical Engineering background

Advanced technical degree preferred

Job description

Connexion Systems & Engineering Inc. in Bedford, MA seeks a Licensing Officer to evaluate IP, manage licensing activities, and collaborate with technical, legal, and business stakeholders to advance government-sponsored technology transfer initiatives.

The role involves negotiating license agreements, navigating export controls and security classifications, and developing licensing strategies that align with national security objectives.