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About this job
We are currently looking for a Business Development Manager – Defence & Security to join the team in 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.
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
Our story
At S[&]T we contribute to a safer life on earth by translating space data into valuable and actionable insights. We oversee data from instruments to application, and apply our expertise within our software frameworks, information products and consultancy.
Our society relies on space and scientific instruments for climate change monitoring, navigation, defence and national security, and other crucial services we all use in our daily lives. These instruments produce an enormous quantity of complex data, and our goal is to unlock its value.
We have more than 20 years of experience working on instrument calibration, the creation of data quality monitoring tools, the development of real-time data processing frameworks, and the development of application-specific algorithms. With this, we help organisations, governments and industries to strengthen 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.
Sensing problems. Developing solutions.
Our Sensing and Control Systems provide new insights and access to what is happening in harsh environments. Scientific Data Processing ensures that you get the most out of the world's most under-utilized precious resource: data. We can then turn that data into smart decisions with our Intelligent Software Applications. Or if you need on-site support, we have…
Sensing problems. Developing solutions.
Our Sensing and Control Systems provide new insights and access to what is happening in harsh environments. Scientific Data Processing ensures that you get the most out of the world's most under-utilized precious resource: data. We can then turn that data into smart decisions with our Intelligent Software Applications. Or if you need on-site support, we have the brightest minds and greatest people in Technical Consulting for R&D.
Taking the R&D Journey Together
Research and development projects are usually long-term investments in complex systems involving stringent requirements, formalized relationship structures and interfaces, and highly impactful project phases and team scaling. It is important to have an experienced partner that is in it for the long haul. At S[&]T, we are relationship driven, and think not only about the first steps toward partnership, but the long-term win-win-win. We have flexible methods of partnering, and are able to support R&D via projects, personnel and products, depending on which method provides the best solution. Our open communication style and people-driven methods create smooth interfaces and ensure that we are a dependable partner through thick and thin.
Meant to be at S[&]T
At S[&]T, relationships always come first, and we treat our employees like we would like to be treated. We understand that smart people need flexibility, challenging projects, open communication and a motivating career path. If you would like to choose your own adventure when it comes to building a role that is right for you, we are here to support you along the way. Our flat structure and direct connections in a variety of R&D settings provides you with plenty of opportunity, while we also work hard to ensure that we create a fun environment along the way.
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