Senior Business Development Engineer (Radar Test & Evaluation (Defense)) - US-CA-Santa Rosa-Bldg 4, United States

Originally posted 10 July 2026 by the employer.

About the role

This role drives growth in the Radar Test & Evaluation (T&E) market across the Aerospace, Defense, and Government sectors by identifying, shaping, and winning strategic opportunities for advanced test solutions. The focus spans test solutions supporting radar development, integration, validation, production, and sustainment across radar modernization, missile defense, and electronic warfare programs.

What you'll do

- Develop and execute a strategic growth plan for the Radar Test & Evaluation market. - Identify, qualify, and shape opportunities across radar modernization, missile defense, air defense, ISR, electronic warfare, and multi-domain sensing programs. - Lead account-development strategies for key radar OEMs, system integrators, government laboratories, and defense agencies. - Engage customers early in the acquisition cycle to influence requirements and position solutions before formal procurements. - Track funding priorities, technology roadmaps, and trends in AESA radars, counter-UAS, multi-function RF systems, cognitive radar, and digital engineering. - Partner with product teams to influence future roadmap investments based on customer needs and support capture planning.

What you'll need

- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline. - 5+ years of experience in radar systems, radar testing, electronic warfare, RF systems, or defense sensing technologies. - 5+ years of experience in business development, capture, program management, or strategic account management within Aerospace & Defense. - Demonstrated success identifying, developing, and winning new business opportunities while establishing customer relationships. - Strong understanding of radar architectures, performance metrics, and validation methodologies. - Experience working with defense acquisition organizations, laboratories, or major defense contractors, along with ability to travel up to 40%.

Nice to have

- Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field. - Experience supporting or developing AESA radar systems, missile defense sensors, airborne radar platforms, naval radar systems, or ground-based surveillance radars. - Prior military service in radar, air defense, intelligence, or electronic warfare disciplines. - Knowledge of radar modeling and simulation, digital engineering, and hardware-in-the-loop test environments. - Active Secret clearance (or higher) preferred, or eligibility to obtain one.

Skills: Business Development, Radar Test & Evaluation, strategic growth plan, customer engagements, win strategic opportunities