Director of Business Development, Electronic Warfare

• →Develop and execute a comprehensive Electronic Warfare business strategy addressing near-term and emerging opportunities across DoD and Allied customers.
• →Define market segments, growth drivers, procurement pathways, and competitive positioning within the broader EW ecosystem.
• →Partner with Product Management and Engineering to align customer needs with Silvus’ evolving portfolio of RF and networking technologies.
• →Maintain awareness of CEMA, JADC2, and related modernization initiatives to anticipate demand and guide long-term planning.

• Establish and expand relationships with Program Offices, PEOs, and Prime Contractors active in the EW and spectrum-operations community.
• Lead opportunity identification, qualification, and capture planning in collaboration with internal technical and program teams.
• Represent Silvus at industry events, trade shows, and government forums to strengthen visibility within the EW community.

• Identify and pursue strategic alliances with OEMs, system integrators, and channel partners to accelerate market entry and solution adoption.
• Evaluate and recommend business models and teaming strategies that maximize reach, speed to market, and return on investment.
• Support cross-functional coordination to ensure seamless execution from opportunity pursuit through contract award.

• Build a data-driven business plan and forecast aligned with corporate objectives.
• Provide regular reporting to senior leadership on pipeline development, capture performance, and competitive insights.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and adhere to company sales-management processes.
• Travel Requirements – required to facilitate strong customer engagement.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related technical field.
• 10 + years of experience in business development, capture management, or program management within the defense or aerospace sectors, with emphasis on Electronic Warfare, SIGINT, or RF systems.
• Proven success in securing and executing DoD programs valued at $1M – $20M +.
• Strong understanding of DoD acquisition processes, contract vehicles (IDIQ, OTA, BPA), and FAR/DFARS compliance.
• Technical familiarity with RF systems, spectrum operations, and EW mission areas (ES, EA, EP).
• Existing relationships within DoD EW programs and with major defense primes (e.g., L3Harris, Northrop Grumman, BAE Systems, Raytheon).
• Security Clearance: Active U.S. Government SECRET clearance or the ability to obtain one within 12 months of hire.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen due to clients under U.S. government contracts.
• All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check.

The pay range is NOT a guarantee. It is based on market research and peer data, and will vary depending on the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

Silvus is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion or belief, ancestry, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

 *Silvus does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to Silvus Technologies.