Business Development Engineer, US Air Force

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Business Development Engineer supporting Silvus Technologies’ tactical MANET radio solutions for US Air Force missions. Translating defense requirements into demonstrations, networks, proposals, and product roadmap inputs.

Responsibilities:

  • Analyze US Air Force operational priorities and map operational requirements to tactical radio solutions
  • Support technical planning, network configuration, and live-on-the-air execution of field trials, modernizations, and user evaluations
  • Leverage continuous testing and competitive benchmarking data to verify solution architectures
  • Align technical work with Business Development strategic priorities
  • Build and present technical demonstrations for airborne, tactical edge, and expeditionary airbase networking
  • Provide technical input and review support for RFI/RFP proposal responses
  • Conduct market research to identify industry integrations and test end-to-end network architectures
  • Engage technical stakeholders across Department of the Air Force organizations, AFRL, AFLCMC, and TOC-L
  • Gather field feedback and operational requirements, translate them into product roadmap inputs, and track engineering progress
  • Travel to customer sites, research laboratories, and strategic field-testing environments

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Network Engineering, or a related C5ISR field with 2–5 years of demonstrated experience in systems engineering, technical business development, or defense technology roles; OR High School Diploma/GED with 5+ years of relevant technical or defense experience
  • Exposure to or working knowledge of Software-Defined Radios (SDRs), IP-based routing protocols, or tactical communication systems
  • Basic familiarity with RF test equipment, such as spectrum analyzers and signal generators
  • Active U.S. Government SECRET clearance or the ability to obtain one within 15 months of hire
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen due to clients under U.S. government contracts
  • Successful clearance of a background check and drug test
  • Basic understanding of Department of the Air Force tactical procurement pathways, network modernization priorities, or Collaborative Combat Aircraft/uncrewed systems integration
  • Familiarity with wireless communication systems and RF signal propagation dynamics
  • Practical experience with TCP/IP networking, Linux environments, or scripting languages such as Python or C++ for test automation
  • Ability to work effectively in a remote team setting
  • Ability to lift equipment up to 50 lbs.

Benefits:

  • Incentive Bonus Plans
  • Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
  • 401K with Company Match
  • 10 Paid Holidays
  • Generous Paid Time Off Packages
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Paid Parental & Family Leave
  • Referral Payment Plan
  • 100% remote working option depending on location
  • Relocation Provided: None