Business Development Manager – Security & Defense
Monrovia, CAPosted Oct 20, 2026
Overview
About the role
SiLC Technologies, Inc. is hiring a Business Development Manager to grow our long-range LiDAR vision systems business for the security and defense market. You will find new opportunities, build relationships with government and prime-contractor customers, and shape how we tell our story in this market.
This is a full-time, on-site role based in Monrovia, California, with periodic travel to customer sites, trade shows, and defense installations. The ideal candidate would have a technical marketing or sales background in LiDAR or Radar systems. Military veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.
Key responsibilities
• Identify and qualify new business opportunities with DoD, DHS, NASA, national labs and prime contractors.
• Build and manage a pipeline from first contact through proposal, negotiation, and close.
• Track solicitations on SAM.gov and other procurement channels. Experience writing proposals.
• Develop marketing materials, white papers, and website content aimed at defense and security customers.
• Plan and staff trade shows and industry events (for example Xponential, AUSA, and Sea-Air-Space)
• Maintain relationships with program managers, contracting officers, and teaming partners.
• Gather market and competitor intelligence and share it with leadership and engineering.
• Keep CRM records current and report on pipeline forecasts.
• Familiarity with export-control (ITAR/EAR).
Required qualifications
• 5+ years in business development, marketing ideally in defense, aerospace, government, or public safety.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, engineering, or a related field. Equivalent military or professional experience will be considered in place of a degree.
• Background in LiDAR, EO/IR, or Radar vision systems.
• Experience in responding to RFIs/RFPs.
• Strong writing and presentation skills, including proposals and technical marketing presentations.
• Experience with CRM tools like HubSpot and standard office software.
• Ability to travel up to 25–30%.
• U.S. citizenship
What we offer
• Base salary of $100k to $160k per year, depending upon experience
• Stock options
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k).
• $100k life insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Flexible schedule to support reserve and National Guard obligations
Location
Monrovia, CA (on-site). Travel as described above.
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Original posting: silc.com
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