Director of Business Development, Research - Los Angeles, United States - Defense Search

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    Director of Business Development R&D – Defense Search

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    Are you looking for a new career opportunity with an exciting company? Then we've got the right team for you In this role, you're responsible for the duties listed below.

    Immediate opening for a Director of Business Development, R&D in Los Angeles, CA who possesses:

    • Advanced Degree in Electrical Engineering
    • 7+ years of relevant wireless communication systems industry design experience
    • Working knowledge of RF signal propagation, channel modeling, digital communications, RF sensing, signal analysis, machine learning, and/or associated signal processing technologies
    • Experience writing technical project proposals and demonstrated engagement with the government sector

    Email resumes to or call

    FULL DESCRIPTION: Providing engineering-related analysis on a variety of diverse construction projects and structures, while investigating and resolving property and construction defect insurance claims.

    The selected candidate will be responsible for:

    • Reach out to external funding organization, monitor funding opportunities, and attend informational and networking events
    • Lead white paper and proposal development leading to contract awards
    • Work with the Director of R&D and VP of engineering to identify technical development priorities and roadmaps and help in the execution of those roadmaps
    • Provide technical support and participate in business development activities such as experiments, demonstration events, and customer meetings
    • Grow, manage, and mentor a diversified engineering work force as part of business development (BD) and program execution efforts
    • Grow the company's IP portfolio as part of the BD and execution efforts
    • Supervisory Responsibilities - Direct supervisory duty may include one technical staff member

    The selected candidate will also possess:

    • MS in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university
    • Minimum 9 years of relevant wireless communication systems industry design experience; 7 years of experience with a PhD in Electrical Engineering
    • Working knowledge of RF signal propagation, channel modeling, digital communications, RF sensing, signal analysis, machine learning, and/or associated signal processing technologies
    • Experience in RF sensing and signal analysis
    • Demonstrated experience with customer engagement with a focus on the government sector
    • Leadership and team building experience
    • Fluency in technical presentations, proposal writing, and technical reporting
    • Working knowledge of simulation tools such as MATLAB and C
    • Successful track record for delivering differentiated technology
    • Knowledge of MIMO systems and mesh networking
    • Secret Clearance is a plus due to occasional classified discussions and/or specification documents

    Salary Range: $120-150k/yr
    For immediate and confidential consideration, please email your resume to or call More information can be found at

    Company DescriptionDefense Search is a specialized recruiting and staffing firm dedicated exclusively to the defense & aerospace industry. We place candidates on a contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire basis.

    Company Description

    Defense Search is a specialized recruiting and staffing firm dedicated exclusively to the defense & aerospace industry. We place candidates on a contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire basis.