Director of Business Development - Hardware Manufacturing
Location: Huntsville, AL or Arvada, CO (preferred)
Salary: $175-215k base + 10-15% bonus potential
Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain US Secret Clearance
About the Role
We are looking for a Director of Business Development to grow our hardware manufacturing business for commercial, civil, and DoD customers. This role focuses on identifying opportunities for hardware solutions, including design, machining, and large-scale production.
Key Responsibilities
Drive growth in hardware manufacturing through strategic capture and relationship building.
Work closely with manufacturing teams to understand capabilities, AS9100 compliance, and customer needs.
Identify opportunities with commercial aerospace, civil agencies, and DoD.
Lead proposal strategy, generation, and delivery for hardware opportunities.
Develop customer acquisition approaches, price-to-win analysis, and competitive strategies.
Represent the company at conferences, presentations, and industry engagements.
Qualifications
10+ years of experience in aerospace/defense with a focus on hardware manufacturing.
Understanding of machining processes, lean manufacturing, and quality systems (AS9100).
Proven success in business development for hardware components.
Strong relationships within commercial, civil, and DoD markets.
Experience with proposal development and capture management.
Willingness to travel up to 25%.
Apply now and join an amazing organization at an incredibly exciting time in their journey!