At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead strategic programs and partnerships in defence and national security.
- Company: Evolved Aerospace, a leader in mission systems for defence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, performance bonuses, equity participation, and relocation support.
- Other info: Dynamic role with regular travel and excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in defence while working with global partners.
- Qualifications: Strong relationships in defence, government, and industry; proven track record in partnerships.
Location: Elmira Corning Regional Airport, New York
Employment: Full-time, onsite
Travel: Regular domestic and international travel
Evolved Aerospace develops complete mission systems for defence and national-security customers. Our work is driven by the mission requirement rather than the platform. Current programmes include maritime surveillance and security applications, alongside continued development of the M200 as a flexible mission platform for defence and security operations.
The Role
We are looking for a senior leader to develop strategic programmes, partnerships and customer relationships across Evolved’s global business. Based at our US site in Horseheads, you will represent Evolved with military, government and industry stakeholders, identify opportunities where our capabilities can deliver meaningful operational advantage, and develop the partnerships required to bring those opportunities forward. The position combines strategic engagement with execution. You will work closely with customers, partners and our technical teams from the early identification of a requirement through demonstrations, programme development and delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop senior relationships across defence, government and industry.
- Identify and progress strategic programmes and customer opportunities.
- Build partnerships with primes, technology companies, integrators and other organisations that strengthen Evolved’s offering.
- Engage directly with military users to understand operational requirements and emerging capability needs.
- Represent Evolved in senior customer, partner and government engagements.
- Work closely with engineering and operational teams to connect customer requirements with executable solutions.
- Support demonstrations, exercises and programme activity across the US and international markets.
- Contribute to Evolved’s wider commercial and partnership strategy.
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for someone with established credibility in the defence and national-security community and a track record of turning relationships into meaningful outcomes. Relevant experience may have been gained across defence technology, government, military programmes, operational environments or through supporting specialist defence and national-security customers.
You should be able to demonstrate:
- Strong relationships across relevant defence, government and industry communities.
- Experience developing significant partnerships, programmes or customer opportunities.
- Direct understanding of military operations and end-user requirements.
- Credibility with senior stakeholders while remaining comfortable working directly with technical teams.
- Strong commercial and strategic judgement.
- An ability to operate effectively in a fast-moving environment with a high degree of personal ownership.
- Willingness to travel regularly across the US and internationally.
- Experience across ISR, UAS, C-UAS, EW, autonomy, sensors, C2 or broader mission systems would be particularly relevant.
Salary: $180,000 - $250,000 a year. The overall compensation package may also include an annual performance-based bonus, meaningful equity participation, company benefits and relocation support, depending on experience and individual circumstances.
Evolved Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer.
Senior Executive Director, Strategic Programs & Partnerships in Montague employer: Evolved Aerospace
Evolved Aerospace is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment at the Elmira Corning Regional Airport where innovation meets strategic engagement. Employees benefit from competitive compensation, including performance-based bonuses and equity participation, alongside opportunities for professional growth within the defence and national-security sectors. Our collaborative culture fosters strong relationships with military and industry stakeholders, ensuring that every team member plays a vital role in delivering impactful solutions on a global scale.
