RF Business Development Lead – Space & DoD Contracts

Redwire Corporation; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

Redwire Defense Tech in Longmont, CO seeks a dynamic RF Business Development Manager to drive growth in RF payload systems across airborne, ground, and maritime domains for DoD customers. You will lead capture planning, shape opportunities, and build strong customer relationships while coordinating with engineering to translate mission needs into RF solutions.

The role requires 8+ years in aerospace/DoD, TS/SCI clearance, and a proven track record of closing deals with primes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in aerospace or DoD sectors.
• Active TS/SCI clearance at time of application.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational abilities with multi‑tasking.
• Established DoD network across primes and subsystems.
• Track record of contract wins and program execution in RF payload domains.
• Experience selling RF components and payloads to major DoD primes.
• Experience with pipeline development, opportunity qualification, and revenue forecasting.
• Familiarity with capture management and CRM tools.

Responsibilities

• Identify, shape, and pursue new opportunities with prime contractors in RF payload markets.
• Develop capture strategies, priorities, and customer engagement plans for awards.
• Build relationships with customer decision‑makers and industry partners.
• Assess needs, competition, and mission requirements to guide bid strategy.
• Collaborate with engineering to present RF system concepts and value propositions.
• Maintain a healthy opportunity pipeline aligned with long‑term growth.
• Prepare and deliver executive‑level briefings and support captures and proposals.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

DoD network

Deal closing

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Redwire Defense Tech in Longmont, CO seeks a dynamic RF Business Development Manager to drive growth in RF payload systems across airborne, ground, and maritime domains for DoD customers. You will lead capture planning, shape opportunities, and build strong customer relationships while coordinating with engineering to translate mission needs into RF solutions.

The role requires 8+ years in aerospace/DoD, TS/SCI clearance, and a proven track record of closing deals with primes.