Distributed Spectrum
Location
New York City Employment Type
Full time Location Type
On-site Department
BD/Mission As a Business Development Associate, you’ll be a critical on‑ramp into our Growth function, helping the team scale our go‑to‑market efforts and enabling strategic customer engagements. You’ll support BD operations, conduct market research, prepare materials, and help coordinate external and internal communications. This role provides an opportunity for early‑career professionals, or individuals who are new to the defense sector, to get hands‑on exposure to strategic BD activities, sales cycles, and organizational infrastructure. What You’ll Do
Support the Growth team’s operations , helping to organize internal workflows, meeting coordination, documentation, and infrastructure for BD initiatives.
Create high‑impact content , including PowerPoint decks, SharePoint or CRM updates, Salesforce entries, white papers, and briefing materials.
Conduct research and analysis , covering markets, competitors, program landscapes, customer segments, and emerging RF sensing needs.
Assist with client engagement , managing follow‑ups, scheduling meetings, and helping maintain seamless communication both internally and externally.
Gather and synthesize insights , such as synthesizing customer pain points or BD themes, which help inform strategy and prepare senior leadership for engagements.
Who We’re Looking For
0–2 years of professional experience in defense, tech, consulting, or related fields (internships count!)
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; you thrive behind the scenes supporting execution.
Excellent written and verbal communication, and comfort crafting presentations and distilling complex information.
Curious and research‑oriented; passionate about learning market dynamics and aiding strategic decisions.
Interest in RF sensing, edge AI, defense, or mission‑critical technologies.
Enthusiastic, proactive, and eager to contribute in a dynamic startup environment.
Eligible for US security clearance
Nice to Have
Exposure to defense or government workflows, acquisition programs, or national security markets.
Familiarity with spectrum management, signal intelligence (SIGINT), or RF technologies.
Who Thrives at Distributed Spectrum
Fast learners over specific backgrounds – We care more about how quickly you can pick up new skills than where you’ve worked before.
Intellectual honesty – The right answer matters more than being right. You challenge assumptions, test ideas, and pivot when needed.
Adaptability – We’re organized, but sometimes things change quickly. You find a way to make it work and balance short term deliverables with long term goals.
Ownership of outcomes – You optimize your own time, focus on what matters to deliver quickly, and cut out inefficiencies.
Not building in a vacuum – You stay connected to the rest of our teams and our customers to make sure all the pieces fit together.
What We Offer
Above‑market salary, equity, and benefits package. In accordance with NY regulations, the salary range for this position is $100,000-$300,000 to cover a broad range of candidate experience.
Early Series A Equity
Excellent health, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) match - up to 4% of your salary
Unlimited PTO
Daily office lunches in NYC
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New York City Employment Type
Full time Location Type
On-site Department
BD/Mission As a Business Development Associate, you’ll be a critical on‑ramp into our Growth function, helping the team scale our go‑to‑market efforts and enabling strategic customer engagements. You’ll support BD operations, conduct market research, prepare materials, and help coordinate external and internal communications. This role provides an opportunity for early‑career professionals, or individuals who are new to the defense sector, to get hands‑on exposure to strategic BD activities, sales cycles, and organizational infrastructure. What You’ll Do
Support the Growth team’s operations , helping to organize internal workflows, meeting coordination, documentation, and infrastructure for BD initiatives.
Create high‑impact content , including PowerPoint decks, SharePoint or CRM updates, Salesforce entries, white papers, and briefing materials.
Conduct research and analysis , covering markets, competitors, program landscapes, customer segments, and emerging RF sensing needs.
Assist with client engagement , managing follow‑ups, scheduling meetings, and helping maintain seamless communication both internally and externally.
Gather and synthesize insights , such as synthesizing customer pain points or BD themes, which help inform strategy and prepare senior leadership for engagements.
Who We’re Looking For
0–2 years of professional experience in defense, tech, consulting, or related fields (internships count!)
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; you thrive behind the scenes supporting execution.
Excellent written and verbal communication, and comfort crafting presentations and distilling complex information.
Curious and research‑oriented; passionate about learning market dynamics and aiding strategic decisions.
Interest in RF sensing, edge AI, defense, or mission‑critical technologies.
Enthusiastic, proactive, and eager to contribute in a dynamic startup environment.
Eligible for US security clearance
Nice to Have
Exposure to defense or government workflows, acquisition programs, or national security markets.
Familiarity with spectrum management, signal intelligence (SIGINT), or RF technologies.
Who Thrives at Distributed Spectrum
Fast learners over specific backgrounds – We care more about how quickly you can pick up new skills than where you’ve worked before.
Intellectual honesty – The right answer matters more than being right. You challenge assumptions, test ideas, and pivot when needed.
Adaptability – We’re organized, but sometimes things change quickly. You find a way to make it work and balance short term deliverables with long term goals.
Ownership of outcomes – You optimize your own time, focus on what matters to deliver quickly, and cut out inefficiencies.
Not building in a vacuum – You stay connected to the rest of our teams and our customers to make sure all the pieces fit together.
What We Offer
Above‑market salary, equity, and benefits package. In accordance with NY regulations, the salary range for this position is $100,000-$300,000 to cover a broad range of candidate experience.
Early Series A Equity
Excellent health, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) match - up to 4% of your salary
Unlimited PTO
Daily office lunches in NYC
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