Strategic BD Director, Space & Growth Markets (Remote)

Mercury Systems; Alabama; Remote; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercury Systems is seeking a highly driven business development professional to join the Growth Team. You will lead cross-functional teams to build a robust pipeline, engage with space and defense primes, and drive growth across high growth markets in the US.

Responsibilities include strategic planning, executive engagements, and aligning opportunities with Mercury's long-term growth plans. The role requires deep aerospace/defense experience, space market knowledge, and a current Top-Secret

Qualifications

• 20+ years in Aerospace/Defense, across BD, engineering, program management or sales
• Degree in engineering with CS/communications focus
• Experience with national security space markets and USG procurement processes
• Space electronics with radiation tolerance, SWaP-C, thermal management and reliability
• Knowledge of space cybersecurity, secure boot, encryption, certifications
• Active Top-Secret clearance required

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams and drive growth opportunities in High Growth Markets
• Develop and execute engagement and growth strategy for target markets
• Drive executive-level engagements at EXCOMs, trade shows and industry events
• Grow and expand Mercury pipeline with key accounts in target markets
• Provide quarterly updates to senior leadership on progress towards growth plans
• Facilitate early gate processes for new pursuits with customers
• Achieve KPIs to convert pipeline into priority-aligned opportunities
• Travel at least 50% to support business development efforts

Skills

Aerospace/Defense domain expertise

Senior business development

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic relationship building

Travel readiness

Security mindset and risk awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic/Aerospace Engineering (CS/Communications Systems)

Job description

Mercury Systems is seeking a highly driven business development professional to join the Growth Team. You will lead cross-functional teams to build a robust pipeline, engage with space and defense primes, and drive growth across high growth markets in the US.

Responsibilities include strategic planning, executive engagements, and aligning opportunities with Mercury's long-term growth plans. The role requires deep aerospace/defense experience, space market knowledge, and a current Top-Secret