Principal Business Development I

L3Harris

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Remote
Location
Bristol, PASan Diego, CAClifton, NJPalm Bay, FLSalt Lake City, UT
Salary
$146,000–$271,000 / yr
Posted
1 day ago
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L3Harris Technologies is a US aerospace and defense technology company providing space and airborne systems, communications, electronic warfare, and missile propulsion solutions for government and commercial customers.

L3Harris currently has 470 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Principal Business Development I

Principal, Business Development 1 serves as a technical business leader responsible for creating and executing growth strategies to expand Tactical Data Links and Telemetry & RF Systems portfolios. The role involves identifying emerging operational needs, developing innovative technical solutions, and creating acquisition and funding strategies to generate new business opportunities. You will collaborate with engineering and product management teams to define roadmaps, influence IRAD investments, and translate customer requirements into funded programs. Key focus areas include Link 16 technologies, MIDS, resilient communications, tactical networking, CJADC2, coalition interoperability, and software-defined radio solutions. The position requires expertise in navigating DoD acquisition pathways such as OTAs, SBIRs, and CRADAs. You will act as a technical advisor to government and international customers to solve complex problems regarding communication infrastructure across airborne, maritime, ground, and autonomous systems.

What you'll do

  • Develop and execute long-range growth strategies for Tactical Data Links and Telemetry & RF Systems portfolios.
  • Build strategic relationships with DoD, coalition, and industry stakeholders to influence future programs before formal acquisition.
  • Identify emerging mission needs and capability gaps to drive new product concepts and technology investments.
  • Partner with Engineering and Product Management to define roadmaps and transition requirements into technical solutions.
  • Conduct technical and business assessments of opportunities regarding value, competition, feasibility, and revenue potential.
  • Develop business cases and capture strategies to move opportunities from concept to funded programs.
  • Shape acquisition and funding strategies using Programs of Record, OTAs, SBIRs, CRADAs, and FMS pathways.
  • Maintain market, budget, and technology intelligence to inform executive decision-making and identify growth opportunities.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Business, or a related technical discipline.
  • Minimum 12 years of experience in aerospace, defense, tactical communications, networking, or mission systems (or 16 years if no degree).
  • Demonstrated experience in Business Development, Strategy, Engineering, Product Management, Capture Management, or Program Management.
  • Experience working with U.S. Department of Defense acquisition organizations.
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
  • Extensive knowledge of Tactical Data Links, Link 16 technologies, resilient communications architectures, and tactical networking (preferred).
  • Active Secret or Top Secret Security Clearance (preferred).
  • U.S. citizens.

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