Space Systems Advanced Radiation Hardened Microelectronics Business Development

Job Description See what you’re missing. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first – exemplified by our mission: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.

In Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Systems (C4ISRS), you’ll help develop systems that sense, control, exploit and disseminate actionable information to warfighters supporting a variety of missions.

Within BAE Systems’ (C4ISRS) Business Area, the Space Systems (S2) Product Line is seeking an experienced, strategic Business Development Leader to shape and win new business in our existing and emerging markets. This key leadership position will drive growth through the development and execution of business strategies that span across the Space Systems portfolio and the creation, identification, and qualification of new business opportunities that deliver those strategies. A key component to success is comprehensive internal and external customer interaction and ensuring alignment with the company’s value proposition and the customer’s needs. The successful candidate will utilize the full breadth of company resources to solve our customers’ challenges and demonstrate the ability to influence BAE Systems and customer stakeholders.
We’re looking for a visionary Business Development Manager to lead the charge in capturing exciting new opportunities within our rapidly growing Space Systems Product Line. You won’t just support bids – you’ll shape our strategy, build relationships with key stakeholders, and drive the growth of cutting-edge technologies that define the future of space. From pioneering microelectronics to complete satellite payload solutions, you’ll play a vital role in delivering new and exquisite capabilities to the Department of War and the Intelligence Community.
Based in Manassas, VA, and reporting to the Space Systems Business Development Director, this is more than just a job – it’s a chance to join a dynamic team, push the boundaries of what’s possible, and leave your mark on the final frontier. If you're passionate about space and eager to contribute to a mission with global impact, we want to hear from you! We are looking for a Space Microelectronics Business Development Manager to help identify, shape and capture funding and partnership opportunities that align with our business strategy. You will establish relationships and facilitate discussions with government sponsors, potential partners and end customers to ensure that we deliver maximum impact in the products and technologies we develop. Our Space Microelectronics product area is growing exponentially, and you will be key to developing the strategy and execution of this business growth!
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Identify and qualify new business opportunities that enable the business to grow at a rate that matches or exceeds its addressable market growth.
- Identify partnership opportunities with commercial, traditional and non-traditional defense contractors to help achieve strategic objectives
- Oversee and manage business winning activities for the Space Systems product line, from opportunity identification and qualification to full capture and proposal submittal.
- Provide updates on the team’s efforts and progress to functional and line leaders.
- Represent the lead “voice” of the customer while advising the business on key decisions and strategic choices.
- Support Space Systems’ efforts to maintain strong customer relationships that enable collaboration.
- Maintain awareness of all current and emerging customer and market changes and keep stakeholders appraised.
- Please note that while this position is considered to be a hybrid role, significant travel (50%) and on-site presence (50%) will be expected.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant field of study and 10+ years of applicable work experience
- Strong ability to collaborate with business, program and engineering leadership, both internal and external
- Experience developing and/or evaluating government acquisition proposals, or developing government proposal responses
- Proven ability to establish connections, create awareness, and instill strong pull from across disparate user and contributor communities
- Be comfortable working in an unstructured environment where the day to day responsibilities are fluid
- Demonstrated proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite of products, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Project
- Superb written and oral communication skills
- Ability to obtain security clearance up to the TS/SCI level
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Prior BD and capture experience
- Experience with DoW and IC space missions and execution
- Experience with identifying, shaping and capturing research and development funding opportunities in partnership with government, civil and commercial sponsors
- Experience with identifying, shaping and capturing potential partnership opportunities with organizations including traditional and non-traditional defense contractors, commercial entities, or universities and research institutions.
- Familiarity with space domain microelectronics, including the challenges of developing products such as application specific integrated circuits (ASICs) and system on chip (SoC) standard products
- A working knowledge of defense microelectronics design fundamentals, technology nodes and industry marketplace
- Expert ability to lead and contribute to a multi-business cross-functional capture team
- Ability to collaborate with engineering to identify IP requirements and identify candidates for licensing.
- Active TS/SCI security clearance

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $153377 - $260743

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems, Inc. BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.

Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.