Director, Business Development – Defense & Aerospace

About Sion Power

Sion Power is commercializing next-generation lithium‑metal battery technology (Licerion®) to power mission‑critical defense and aerospace systems. Our technology delivers step‑change performance - 2x energy density vs. lithium‑ion enabling longer flight times, increased payload capacity, and extended mission range.

With U.S.-based manufacturing and growing demand driven by national security priorities and the NDAA, Sion Power is expanding into defense and aerospace markets, with initial shipments expected in late 2026.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Director of Business Development to accelerate growth in the U.S. Defense & Aerospace market. This is a hunter‑builder role focused on winning design‑ins, converting RFPs, and building pipeline into revenue.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and close pipeline opportunities across drones, missiles, space, and high‑altitude systems
• Lead RFP capture, customer positioning, and contract negotiations
• Convert opportunities into NRE programs and long‑term production agreements
• Develop relationships with primes, integrators, and emerging defense companies
• Partner with engineering and leadership to drive execution
• Represent Sion Power with DoW and industry stakeholders

Success Metrics

• Design win value (primary metric)
• Funded development programs (NRE)
• Signed contracts and offtake agreements
• Pipeline conversion to revenue (2026–2027)

Required Experience

• 8–15+ years in defense/aerospace business development or program capture
• Proven track record of winning RFPs and closing complex deals
• Strong network across primes or UAS ecosystem
• Experience working with early‑stage or pre‑commercial technology

Preferred Experience

• Battery or energy systems background
• UAS, missile, or space platform experience
• Familiarity with NDAA requirements and domestic sourcing
• Understanding of MIL‑STD qualification processes

Why This Role

Demand for U.S.-made, high‑performance batteries is accelerating rapidly. This role is central to turning Sion Power's technology into deployed defense capability.

Compensation

Competitive base salary, performance‑based bonus aligned with achievement of organizational KPIs, and equity participation.

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