Senior Tech Licensing & IP Strategist — Secret Clearance

Connexion Systems & Engineering Inc.; Bedford (MA); Hybrid; USD 122,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

Pension/401(k)

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Mentorship programs

Work‑life balance

Job summary

Connexion Systems & Engineering Inc. is seeking a Senior Licensing Officer in Bedford, MA to drive technology licensing initiatives within the DoD ecosystem.

The role centers on identifying licensees, assessing IP assets, and negotiating licensing agreements that meet government and industry goals. You will work on technology transfer projects, collaborate with researchers, legal experts, and business leaders to commercialize IP while ensuring compliance with export controls and security

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to engage effectively with researchers, administrators, legal professionals, and industry representatives.
• Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and exercise sound judgment.
• Experience in government technology transfer is strongly preferred.
• U.S. citizenship is required and ability to obtain/maintain security clearance.
• Willingness to upgrade clearance to TS if needed.

Responsibilities

• Identify potential licensees among spinout/startup companies, small businesses, large industry leaders, and the defense industrial base.
• Assess the value proposition of IP assets, including patents and non‑patent assets, aligned with market trends and partner goals.
• Negotiate licensing and other agreements to meet licensees' and government sponsor objectives.
• Understand technology sensitivities related to national security and export controls during license negotiations.
• Collaborate with IP management to provide feedback on patent prosecution and IP protection strategies.
• Coordinate with research contracting to align sponsored research with licensing opportunities.
• Work with marketing and business development to maximize outreach effectiveness.
• Maintain productive relationships with Licensing Office staff and ensure best practices under IP Policy.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Independent work

Collaborative approach

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Advanced technical degree preferred

Job description

Connexion Systems & Engineering Inc. is seeking a Senior Licensing Officer in Bedford, MA to drive technology licensing initiatives within the DoD ecosystem.

The role centers on identifying licensees, assessing IP assets, and negotiating licensing agreements that meet government and industry goals. You will work on technology transfer projects, collaborate with researchers, legal experts, and business leaders to commercialize IP while ensuring compliance with export controls and security