Vice President, Business Development - Antenna Technologies

Communications & Power Industries (CPI)•Plano, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

U.S.-based leader in SATCOM Antenna systems is seeking a results-driven executive to lead Business Development and Strategic Growth across its Antenna Technologies businesses. This executive will define capture strategies, expand market share across defense and space programs, and directly shape customer engagement around domain experience in space operations, satellite communications, and ground infrastructure.

Requirements

15+ years of experience in business development, strategic capture, or P&L leadership in aerospace, defense, or adjacent technologies
Demonstrated success growing a business focused on antenna systems, RF/microwave electronics, or secure communications hardware
Deep understanding of customer needs in radar, EW, ISR, and C4ISR applications
Familiarity with phased-array, dish, reflector, and conformal antenna technologies
Ability to partner effectively with engineers, program managers, and operational leaders
Fluent in U.S. defense acquisition; ITAR/EAR aware; clearance-eligible (Secret required; TS preferred)
Bachelor's degree required; engineering or physics background preferred
Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Nice To Haves

MBA or advanced degree is a plus

Responsibilities

Own and execute the business development and go-to-market strategy for the Antenna Technologies product lines supporting defense, space, and scientific sectors
Develop and execute multi-year capture strategies with prime integrators, U.S. Government customers, Commercial end users and international allies.
Align go-to-market strategy with R&D priorities and next-generation power platform roadmaps
Identify adjacent market opportunities for existing product platforms and influence R&D direction through customer input
Engage directly with senior customer decision-makers, primes, integrators, and system architects to secure long-term positions on programs of record
Align business development initiatives with engineering, supply chain, and production capacity across multiple U.S. and international sites
Coordinate closely with operations and engineering to ensure proposal feasibility, production readiness, and supply-chain alignment
Influence pricing, value proposition articulation, and trade-study inputs on active bids and new pursuits