About Vespel®DuPont™ Vespel® delivers high-performance parts and shapes designed for extreme environments where traditional materials fail. Used across aerospace, defense, semiconductor, and industrial markets, Vespel® solutions offer superior durability, low friction, and long-term cost efficiency.
The RoleDuPont’s Vespel® business is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth across key Aerospace & Defense accounts.
In this role, you will partner across marketing, engineering, and operations to expand customer relationships, identify new opportunities, and grow the portfolio.
Location: Remote (U.S.-based) with flexibility nationwide; preferred locations include CT, DC, MD, TX, FL, or OH
Travel: Ability to travel up to 50%
What You’ll Do- Build and expand relationships with A&D OEMs, defense contractors, and U.S. Government (DoD) stakeholders
- Identify, qualify, and capture new business opportunities
- Analyze customer needs and define solutions to address capability gaps
- Lead customer engagement and strategic capture plans
- Support product and technology roadmap development
Minimum Qualifications- Bachelor’s degree required (Engineering or related field preferred)
- 10+ years of experience in commercial and/or military aerospace
- Strong industry expertise and established customer network
- Experience analyzing DoD/customer requirements and identifying technical solutions
- Proven ability to develop and execute strategy
- Self-starter with strong organizational and multitasking skills
- Willingness to travel up to 50%
Preferred Qualifications- Background in materials science or engineering
- Strong technical acumen and ability to translate complex information into solutions
- Experience with U.S. Government acquisition processes (DoD, AFRL, NASA)
- Track record of closing deals and driving projects to completion
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
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