Senior UAS & Defense BD Lead

airbusspaceanddefense; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc seeks a senior business development leader to drive campaigns in the large multimission UAS market with the Department of War, leveraging partnerships and government relations.

You will craft strategic plans, coordinate across program management, engineering, and contracts, and lead responses to solicitations. The role requires 10+ years in aerospace/defense BD, US Citizenship, and experience with Marine Corps aviation; travel 20–30% domestically and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master’s preferred.
• 10+ years in aerospace/defense business development.
• Operational experience in unmanned aviation is highly preferred.
• Experience with US DoD, acquisitions, budgets; DAWIA/PM certifications desired.

Responsibilities

• Lead campaigns to generate US military UAS business, especially DoD opportunities.
• Develop and implement integrated business development plans with Marine Corps focus.
• Coordinate with program management, engineering and contracts to refine solutions.
• Lead responses to USG solicitations and drive marketing campaigns.

Skills

Aerospace BD

UAS knowledge

Proposal writing

Public speaking

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

DAWIA cert preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Job description

Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc seeks a senior business development leader to drive campaigns in the large multimission UAS market with the Department of War, leveraging partnerships and government relations.

You will craft strategic plans, coordinate across program management, engineering, and contracts, and lead responses to solicitations. The role requires 10+ years in aerospace/defense BD, US Citizenship, and experience with Marine Corps aviation; travel 20–30% domestically and