General Dynamics Mission Systems engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of more than 13,000 top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defence and scientific arenas. In the UK, we are leading the way in avionics and communication systems. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency.

General Dynamics in St Leonards-on-Sea currently provide avionic mission computing systems for a wide range of military fast jets, helicopters, and UAV’s. Recent success has resulted in General Dynamics developing the next generation of Advanced High Performance, Safety Critical Mission Computer Systems to meet the needs of latest platforms in development by several aircraft manufacturers. These Mission Computing Systems provide the functionality that integrates aircraft systems, sensor systems and weapon systems with the information and control systems required by the aircrew to meet the demanding operational needs of these aircraft.

As Business Development Manager - Maritime Solutions you will take the lead on all aspects of our portfolio of Maritime pursuits. This strategic role spans the entire spectrum of Business development from stakeholder and opportunity identification, through technology development and program execution. 

This position requires a maritime specialist with broad system knowledge and a good background in underwater acoustics and submarine detection.

To give you an idea of how this role would look and feel, here are some of the things you could expect to do:

• Business opportunity identification
• Internal and external stakeholder management to position GD for success in new maritime business pursuits
• Provide support for proposal development by proposing requirements and design for new features
• Provide leadership across a portfolio of maritime pursuits
• Support business development domestically and internationally by travelling to trade shows to engage customers, perform demonstrations and develop new business relationships

Click here for the full job description

To apply for this role you will need experience in the Airborne, Naval or Anti-Submarine domain. You'll also require:

• Strong interpersonal and managerial skills, whether working as a self-motivated individual, a team member or leader
• Domain knowledge and experience of Acoustic Analysis
• Broad knowledge of the System development process and lifecycles
• Broad knowledge of the Requirements definition and management
• Experience in a strategic business-winning role

If you’re looking to impact and create change positively, you'll be rewarded with an excellent starting salary of £54,400 to £68,000 and benefits package.

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose, offering impressive benefits: 

• A compressed nine-day fortnight and compressed hours - which means every other Friday off. 
• A personalized career development plan, alongside regular progress reviews - supporting and valuing your progression within the Company. 
• A flexible working environment where your contributions are recognized and rewarded with flexible benefits 

We believe in maintaining a diverse workplace - inclusive of beliefs, cultural background, job experiences, thoughts and ideas. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we welcome you to join our inclusive team!

As part of our commitment to inclusion and diversity we welcome in particular applications from women, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and ethnic minority groups.

We are a Disability Confident Employer, as such we offer an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Please email [email protected] if you would like your application to be considered under the DC Scheme. For more information on the Disability confident scheme in General Dynamics click here.

All successful/appointed applicants must be able to obtain a level of UK Security clearance that is appropriate for the role and undertake suitable Right to work checks.

To apply for this inclusive and collaborative hybrid full-time Business Development Manager Maritime - Solutions job, please contact General Dynamics today