EVONA
Own commercial strategy for OEM and Tier 1 partnerships
Build and manage relationships with airframe manufacturers and primes
Take responsibility for partner success - from technical scoping through deployment
Shape and negotiate long-term agreements covering licensing, data sharing, and integration
Be the voice of the customer internally, ensuring alignment between partners and product
Represent the company externally with credibility, confidence, and vision
Key Responsibilities
Own commercial strategy for OEM and Tier 1 partnerships Build and manage relationships with airframe manufacturers and primes Take responsibility for partner success - from technical scoping through deployment Shape and negotiate long-term agreements covering licensing, data sharing, and integration Be the voice of the customer internally, ensuring alignment between partners and product Represent the company externally with credibility, confidence, and vision
Key Requirements
10+ years in aerospace, defence tech, or autonomy-related BD or partnerships Experience selling or integrating complex systems (avionics, ISR, autonomy platforms, etc.) Strong understanding of how OEMs and Tier 1s operate and how to work with them Strategic mindset, but able to execute quickly in a startup environment Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Able to travel regularly across the US
This role combines ownership, scale, and impact. You’ll help shape how autonomy gets embedded across modern aerospace platforms and have the backing, runway, and tech to deliver. Ideal for someone who’s ready to build a commercial function with long-term legacy. Seniority level
Seniority level Executive Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
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Key Responsibilities
Own commercial strategy for OEM and Tier 1 partnerships Build and manage relationships with airframe manufacturers and primes Take responsibility for partner success - from technical scoping through deployment Shape and negotiate long-term agreements covering licensing, data sharing, and integration Be the voice of the customer internally, ensuring alignment between partners and product Represent the company externally with credibility, confidence, and vision
Key Requirements
10+ years in aerospace, defence tech, or autonomy-related BD or partnerships Experience selling or integrating complex systems (avionics, ISR, autonomy platforms, etc.) Strong understanding of how OEMs and Tier 1s operate and how to work with them Strategic mindset, but able to execute quickly in a startup environment Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Able to travel regularly across the US
This role combines ownership, scale, and impact. You’ll help shape how autonomy gets embedded across modern aerospace platforms and have the backing, runway, and tech to deliver. Ideal for someone who’s ready to build a commercial function with long-term legacy. Seniority level
Seniority level Executive Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Business Development and Sales Industries Staffing and Recruiting Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at EVONA by 2x Get notified about new Head of Business Development jobs in
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