Business Development Engineer
About The Position
Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work. Moog Space and Defense Group is the operating group with the longest heritage at Moog. The ever-evolving markets we serve require innovation and allow for constantly developing career opportunities. Our expansive defense portfolio is aligned with U.S. military priorities and our mission of “equipping those who defend freedom.” At Moog we have a culture of trust and mutual respect; and for you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work. We are seeking a Business Development Engineer to drive growth and shape strategy for U.S. Government (USG) direct pursuits. In this role, you will identify and capture new business opportunities, maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, and provide strategic insights to guide research and development priorities. This a remote role reporting to the Blacksburg Site Sales Manager.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field.
- 8 years of experience in the Defense/Federal marketplace, preferably with exposure to DoD labs, technical centers, and program offices.
- 3 years in a customer-facing role.
- Strong time management skills with ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to travel domestically 20% - 40% based on business needs.
- The position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. DoD Security Clearance and access to U.S. export-controlled information.
Nice To Haves
- Understanding of DoD funding and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
- Familiarity with OTAs and DCS processes.
Responsibilities
- Drive business growth and support strategy for USG direct pursuits.
- Develop feedback loops with insights on emerging technologies and evolving national security threats to guide R&D priorities.
- Align business strategy and define vision and tactics for business development opportunities.
- Identify and capture new business opportunities with USG and DoD entities.
- Maintain key business development contacts with current and potential customers.
- Evaluate and manage new business initiatives, partnerships, alliances, and joint ventures.
- Oversee market analysis, monitor competitive activity, and identify customer needs.
- Serve as capture manager for assigned opportunities.
- Advise senior leadership on status and actions related to business development opportunities.
- Lead planning, due diligence, and implementation of strategic objectives.
- Direct development of short- and long-range goals and recommend objectives to management.
Benefits
- great compensation package
- annual profit sharing
- matching 401k and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- relocation assistance
- Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program
- Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages
- Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs
- Employee Resource Groups, cultural events and celebrations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
