Remote Growth Director – Space & Defense Markets

mercurysystemscareers; Alabama; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercury Systems is seeking a highly driven business development leader to join the Growth Team. You will drive opportunities in high growth markets for aerospace and defense, leading cross-functional teams including capture, engineering, program management, contracts, and sales to build a strong pipeline.

The ideal candidate has 20+ years in aerospace/defense, a BS in engineering, and an active TS clearance.

Qualifications

• 20+ years in Aerospace/Defense with BD, engineering, PM, strategy or sales experience.
• BS in Electrical/Electronic/Aerospace Engineering with CS/Communications concentration.
• Experience engaging with national security space markets and defense/space ecosystems.
• Active Top-Secret clearance and knowledge of space systems, radiation, SWaP.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional customer-focused project teams across programs, engineering, sales and PM.
• Develop and execute a detailed engagement and growth strategy for High Growth Markets.
• Drive executive engagements at EXCOMs, trade shows and industry meetings.
• Grow the Mercury pipeline with High Growth Market Accounts and deliver updates.
• Provide quarterly reviews to senior leadership on progress toward growth plans.
• Drive early gate processes and achieve KPI targets with 50% travel.

Skills

Aerospace & Defense domain expertise

Top-Secret clearance

Business development / BD leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic engagement with customers

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Electronic or Aerospace Engineering (CS/Communications)

Job description

Mercury Systems is seeking a highly driven business development leader to join the Growth Team. You will drive opportunities in high growth markets for aerospace and defense, leading cross-functional teams including capture, engineering, program management, contracts, and sales to build a strong pipeline.

The ideal candidate has 20+ years in aerospace/defense, a BS in engineering, and an active TS clearance.