Remote Growth Markets Director - Aerospace & Defense BD

Mercury Systems; Massachusetts; Remote; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercury Systems seeks an experienced business development leader to drive growth in high-growth aerospace and defense markets. Reporting to the Growth Team, you will coordinate with capture, sales, engineering, programs, and contracts to build a robust pipeline and strategic relationships.

The ideal candidate has 20+ years in a related field, with deep space market experience, strong cross-functional leadership, and a proven record of engaging senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 20+ years in Aerospace and Defense with BD/Engineering/PM/Sales.
• Bachelor's in Electrical/Electronic/Aerospace with CS/Communications.
• Active Top-Secret clearance.
• Experience with national security space markets and engagements (SDA, USSF/SSC, AFRL, MDA, IC, NASA).
• Knowledge of space-qualified electronics, radiation effects, SWaP-C, thermal management.
• Relationships with space primes (Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, L3Harris, RTX, Airbus).
• Understanding of cybersecurity and trusted systems for space platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams across programs, engineering, sales, and contracts.
• Develop and execute growth strategies for High Growth Markets.
• Drive executive engagements at EXCOMM, trade shows and industry meetings.
• Meet commitments to grow Mercury Pipeline with High Growth Market Accounts.
• Provide quarterly updates to senior leadership on progress and plans.
• Drive early Gate processes for new pursuits with internal and external customers.
• Achieve KPIs to expand and convert pipeline.
• Minimum 50% travel.

Skills

Aerospace & Defense

Business Development

Program Management

Strategic Sales

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Mercury Systems seeks an experienced business development leader to drive growth in high-growth aerospace and defense markets. Reporting to the Growth Team, you will coordinate with capture, sales, engineering, programs, and contracts to build a robust pipeline and strategic relationships.

The ideal candidate has 20+ years in a related field, with deep space market experience, strong cross-functional leadership, and a proven record of engaging senior stakeholders.