Senior Business Development Engineer (BDE), US Army
Core
Senior Business Development Engineer translating US Army operational requirements into winnable technical solutions for tactical communications systems.
Role type
Senior Business Development Engineer (Defense/Tactical Comms)
Builds
Tactical radio capabilities, mission-critical mesh network solutions, and field demonstrations for US Army.
Domain
Defense, Military Communications, Software-Defined Radios (SDRs), Tactical Networking
Required skills
Systems engineering, Software-Defined Radios (SDRs), IP-based tactical routing protocols, US Army tactical procurement pathways, Radio frequency instruments, Technical business development
Preferred skills
TCP/IP protocols, Tactical networking architectures, Linux environments, Wireless communication systems, Programming/scripting (C/C++ or Python), Autonomous remote work
Technologies
Software-Defined Radios, IP-based tactical routing protocols, Linux, C/C++, Python
Responsibilities
Analyze US Army Capability Set requirements and map operational gaps to tactical radio capabilities; Conduct market research to identify product solutions and synergies with emerging industry partners; Design and build high-impact demonstrations tailored to Army operational needs; Lead technical planning, network configuration, and live-on-the-air execution of field trials; Collaborate with engineering teams to leverage continuous large-scale testing and competitive benchmarking data; Partner with Business Development to engage Army program managers and write advanced technology capabilities into program requirements; Serve as technical anchor for RFI/RFP response teams; Build trusted-advisor relationships with Chief Engineers and technical evaluators; Translate complex Army field feedback into actionable product roadmaps.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic advisory duties