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Director of Business Development

Location **AZ, Chandler**

Department **Sales**

Employment Type **Full Time**

**Crane Aerospace and Electronics** has an exciting opportunity for a **Director of Business Development** at our **Chandler, AZ** location.

About Crane:

Crane Aerospace & Electronics (Crane A&E) is a trusted technology partner to the world’s most critical aerospace, defense, and space programs. Our Microwave Solutions team in Chandler, AZ designs and manufactures next-generation RF, microwave, and millimeter-wave components and subsystems that power mission-critical systems—from satellite payloads and secure communications to radar and electronic warfare platforms.

We’re seeking a dynamic **Director of Business Development** to lead growth strategy, customer engagement, and new business capture across our RF/Microwave portfolio. This is your opportunity to make an immediate impact—owning strategic accounts, leading capture efforts, and positioning high-performance RF subsystems that support the next generation of defense and space technologies.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead strategic growth across key defense and space customers—radar, SATCOM, EW, and beyond

• Translate technical capability into opportunity—develop customer solutions built on our RF/microwave expertise: up/down converters, synthesizers, MIAs, and space-grade components

• Own customer relationships from initial engagement through capture and proposal—be the face of Crane in the field and at the table

• Build roadmaps and forecasts aligned with customer missions, funding trends, and market dynamics

• Partner with engineering, operations, and executive leadership to shape winning proposals, align capabilities, and deliver results

• Expand market presence—pursue teaming opportunities and drive Crane up the value chain from components to integrated subsystems

• Represent Crane at top-tier industry events, tradeshows, and customer briefings

What You’ll Bring:

• 10+ years in RF/microwave business development, sales, or technical marketing—preferably in defense, aerospace, or space systems

• Deep technical knowledge of RF/microwave architectures and products (e.g., MIAs, frequency synthesis, LNA, mixers, PLLs, etc.)

• Strong industry network and proven track record of multi-million dollar program wins

• Ability to drive strategic conversations with technical and executive audiences alike

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field (Master’s preferred)

• Must be a U.S. Person and eligible to access export-controlled information under ITAR and EAR regulations

**Eligibility Requirement:** This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government. Additionally, as a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Applicants selected could be subject to a Government security investigation and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Why Crane A&E?

• Technical Leadership: Work with expert teams developing state-of-the-art RF technologies for critical space and defense missions

• Global Impact: Our products support missions that protect lives, enable secure communication, and expand human reach into space

• Empowered Culture: Join a company that values innovation, integrity, and cross-functional collaboration

• Real Growth: Help lead expansion in a business with over 60 years of RF heritage and a strong outlook for continued growth

Top Benefits:

As a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, you’ll enjoy:

+ **Benefits:** Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month

+ **Time Off:** 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane and 12 paid holidays per year.

+ **401k Retirement Plan:** 401k plan with company match

+ **Education Reimbursement:** eligible after 90 days of employment

You can see a list of our benefits at or visit our website at for more information on our company and great opportunities.

We are committed to operational excellence and world class processes. We employ Lean manufacturing techniques to optimize manufacturing efficiency and accuracy on all product lines. Our products are known for their technical strength, proven reliability and overall value.

In our efforts to maintain a safe and drug-free workplace, Crane Aerospace & Electronics requires that candidates complete a satisfactory background check. FAA sensitive positions require employees to participate in a random drug test pool.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Crane Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.

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