Business Development Manager - Defence & Security in Amsterdam

Business Development Manager – Defence & Security Delft Full time Medior About thisjob Weare currently looking for a

Business Development Manager – Defence & Security to join theteamin

Delft .

We are a growing, innovation-driven organisation, and looking to expand our team operating within the

Defence & Security domain , where advanced technologies are translated into real-world operational capabilities.

To support our continued growth, we are looking for a

Business Development Manager

who can connect

technology, stakeholders, and operational needs . In this role, you will work closely with Defence organisations, research partners, and industry stakeholders to identify opportunities and help shape solutions that make a real impact.

You will play a key role in bridging the gap between

technical innovation and practical application , helping turn ideas into deployable products and services used in complex and mission-critical environments.

Business Development Manager – Defence & Security Main responsibilities

Build and maintain strong relationships with

Defence stakeholders, research institutions, and industry partners

Translate operational needs into

concrete opportunities and collaborations

Identify and develop new business opportunities within the Defence & Security domain

Stay up to date with

market trends, emerging technologies, and Defence developments

Represent the organisation at

events, exhibitions, and industry gatherings

Work closely with internal technical teams to shape

proposals and solutions

Support the development of

business cases and value propositions

Contribute to turning innovative technologies into

practical, field-ready capabilities

Requirements Experience & expertise

Bachelor’s or Master’s level working and thinking ability

Relevant experience within the

Defence & Security sector

or a comparable environment

Strong affinity with

high-tech systems and innovation

Understanding of

Defence-related systems or environments (e.g. C4ISR)

is a strong advantage

Experience in business development, stakeholder management, or similar roles

Personal profile

Strong communicator with the ability to engage at different levels

Fluent in

Dutch and English

(both required)

Commercial mindset with a focus on identifying opportunities and building partnerships

Strong networking skills and willingness to represent the organisation externally

Able to translate complex topics into clear and practical solutions

Interest in working within the

Defence domain , with the ability to obtain

security clearance (SECRET level)

What we offer

A role at the intersection of

technology, strategy, and real-world impact

The opportunity to work within the

Defence & Security ecosystem , contributing to meaningful and mission-critical solutions

A high level of

autonomy and responsibility

Collaboration with highly skilled technical and commercial teams

An innovative and growing environment with strong international exposure

A competitive salary and benefits package

Please note that if you do not hear back from us within 10 days of your application, you may assume that we have selected another candidate we would like to interview for this position. We do our best to get back to you individually; however, due to a high volume of responses, it can be that we have not been able to reject your application in person.

We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy. We are not seeking assistance and will not be liable for any fees or charges associated with unsolicited CVs or candidate introductions. Any candidates submitted by agencies without prior written agreement will be considered our direct applicants and may be employed without obligation or fee.

Are you enthusiastic about becoming our new Business Development Manager – Defence & Security? AtS[&]T we contribute to a safer life on earth by translating space data intovaluable and actionable insights. We oversee data from instruments to application,and apply our expertise within our softwareframeworks, information products and consultancy.

Our society relies on space and scientific instruments forclimatechange monitoring, navigation, defence and national security, and other crucialservices we all use in our daily lives. These instruments produce an enormousquantity of complex data, and our goal is to unlock its value.

We have more than 20 years of experience working oninstrumentcalibration, the creation of data quality monitoring tools, the development of real-timedata processing frameworks, and the development of application-specificalgorithms. With this, we help organisations, governments and industries tostrengthen their information position and thereby improve their decision making.We focus on the following domains: Space & Science, Defence & Security,Environment & Sustainability, and High-Tech Consulting.

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