US Growth Lead: Advanced Composites & RTS Tech

ICOMAT; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

iCOMAT is seeking a Technical Business Development Manager to lead U.S. growth for RTS and next‑gen automated fiber placement. You will bridge engineering, operations, and leadership across the U.S. and U.K. teams, driving capture and technical-commercial initiatives.

You will translate customer needs into actionable plans, engage with aerospace and defense stakeholders, and guide prototypes, qualification, and program support in a fast‑growing startup environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, materials science, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in aerospace/defense business development, technical sales, program management, or advanced composites engineering.
• Demonstrated ability to engage technical and executive stakeholders, build relationships, and close complex deals.
• Strong understanding of composite structures, automated fiber placement, or advanced manufacturing technologies.
• Experience with DoD or NASA programs, procurement processes, and industry standards.
• Ability to travel domestically (25–40%) for customer meetings, demonstrations, and program support.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new US aerospace/defense opportunities with OEMs, primes, and Tier-1 suppliers.
• Lead capture strategy, customer engagement, competitive positioning, and value propositions.
• Develop and deliver technical presentations, capability briefs, and demonstrations.
• Build a robust pipeline aligned to US growth plans.
• Translate customer requirements into engineering and manufacturing plans with technical teams.
• Provide SME on composites, RTS, and performance advantages.
• Support prototypes, trials, and qualification programs with US customers.
• Guide adoption of RTS including design allowables and process qualification.
• Lead technical and commercial proposal development, including SOWs, cost models, schedules, risk matrices.

Skills

Technical sales

Program management

Business development

Customer engagement

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or materials science

Job description

iCOMAT is seeking a Technical Business Development Manager to lead U.S. growth for RTS and next‑gen automated fiber placement. You will bridge engineering, operations, and leadership across the U.S. and U.K. teams, driving capture and technical-commercial initiatives.

You will translate customer needs into actionable plans, engage with aerospace and defense stakeholders, and guide prototypes, qualification, and program support in a fast‑growing startup environment.