Strategic BD Executive for Quantum Sensing Growth

Lever, Inc.; Los Angeles, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Q-CTRL seeks a Business Development Executive for its Quantum Sensing Team in Los Angeles to identify, pursue, and shape opportunities across government and commercial markets.

You will manage leads, engage with clients, and translate customer needs into internal plans, partnering with product, engineering, and marketing. Ideal candidates bring 8+ years of strategic BD in sensors, startup experience, DoD/government exposure, and willingness to travel up to 50%.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of strategic sales/BD experience in sensors or related hardware tech space
• Startup experience; hands-on and scrappy
• Expertise in complex engineering systems
• Advanced degree in engineering or related field
• Prior military or DoD/government experience
• Ability to travel up to 50%
• Experience with government BD, contract structures, and proposal processes

Responsibilities

• Grow existing business by partnering with product managers to identify opportunities with current clients
• Lead management: outreach, follow-up, and sales motions
• Engagement management: manage customers who purchased evaluation systems and ensure success
• Mapping ecosystem builder: develop partnerships with mapping companies
• Communicate our value to clients and stakeholders, reflecting our core principles and competitive edges
• Inform product development by translating client needs into internal plans for engineering and priorities

Skills

Strategic sales/BD

Startup experience

Complex engineering systems

Willingness to travel

Government contracting

Strong writing skills

Education

Advanced degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Q-CTRL seeks a Business Development Executive for its Quantum Sensing Team in Los Angeles to identify, pursue, and shape opportunities across government and commercial markets.

You will manage leads, engage with clients, and translate customer needs into internal plans, partnering with product, engineering, and marketing. Ideal candidates bring 8+ years of strategic BD in sensors, startup experience, DoD/government exposure, and willingness to travel up to 50%.