Head of OEM Business Development

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Job Specifications

Join a fast-paced company building critical autonomy and navigation systems for the aerospace and defence sector. As Head of OEM Business Development, you'll be the commercial architect; identifying and scaling strategic partnerships with platform manufacturers and systems integrators. If you know how to take a breakthrough product from pilot to platform-wide adoption, this is your chance to lead from the front.

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.

About the Company

EVONA attracts and guides elite talent into the global space economy, evolving individuals and companies whose aspirations transform futures on and off Earth. As pioneers, we staff the space economy, propelling it to new heights. For employers, we headhunt transferable in-demand skills from outside the industry; demystifying the space sector to attract new talent, while helping nurture the skills within to provide you with the time to innovate, adapt, and shape the future of humanity. We specialize in geospatial, satellit... Know more

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