Technical Business Development Expert
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 2, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 11, 2026.
EFA GROUP comprises companies in Aerospace, Security, Defense, and Industrial Cooperation with a solid international presence. EFA GROUP currently employs more than 400 people, the majority of whom are engineers and scientists. Headquartered in Greece, the Group maintains a strong international presence across Europe (Cyprus, Belgium, Switzerland, Estonia, and Germany), Asia (Singapore, Indonesia, and South Korea), the Middle East (UAE), and the United States, serving customers in 34 countries worldwide.
The GROUP includes EFA VENTURES (Supply Chain Management and integrated services), AEROSPACE VENTURES (Industrial Participation and related services), SCYTALYS (Systems Integration and Software), ES SYSTEMS (MEMs & IoT Integration), EPICOS (Global Defense B2B Information Platform), UCANDRONE (Unmanned Systems), AETHER AERONAUTICS (Target Drones), STHENOS AI (Intelligence Solutions), THYREOS CYBER (cyber security) , SUPERIOR AIR (aviation services and specialized aerial missions), SSMART (defense hardware - software production and services).
The Role
EFA GROUP is looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Technical Business Development Expert, who willmsupport the organisation’s long-term growth strategy across Land, Sea, Air, Cyber, and Space domains.
This role serves as the strategic bridge between emerging defence technologies, market intelligence, and business expansion opportunities. The successful candidate will identify disruptive technology trends, assess strategic partnerships and acquisition opportunities, evaluate competitive positioning, and translate technical innovation into actionable growth initiatives.
The ideal candidate combines a strong Engineering or Technical background with hands-on experience in Business Development, Strategic Marketing, Technical Sales, Corporate Strategy, or Defence Technology Intelligence. The role requires the ability to understand complex systems and emerging technologies, while engaging effectively with executive leadership, engineering teams, international customers, and strategic partners.
This is a high-visibility role with significant exposure to senior leadership, international defence ecosystems, and future portfolio planning initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor defence and aerospace market trends, procurement priorities, geopolitical developments, and emerging technologies
- Conduct market, competitive, and technology intelligence activities to identify growth opportunities and support strategic decision-making
- Evaluate emerging technologies, products, partners, and acquisition opportunities from both technical and commercial perspectives
- Assess technology maturity, scalability, interoperability, and strategic fit within the Group’s portfolio
- Support business development activities, including opportunity qualification, capture planning, and market entry strategies
- Build relationships with customers, industry partners, technology providers, research institutions, and key ecosystem stakeholders
- Prepare strategic reports, technology assessments, executive briefings, and market intelligence presentations
- Represent the Group at international defence exhibitions, conferences, forums, and industry events
- Collaborate with Engineering, Product Management, Business Development, and Executive Leadership teams to support portfolio development and long-term growth initiatives
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Economics, International Relations, Marketing, or a related field; an MBA or relevant postgraduate degree will be considered an asset
- Interest in building a career in business development within the defense, aerospace, and high-technology sectors
- Strong analytical and research skills with the ability to gather and interpret market intelligence
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Proactive mindset with a strong willingness to learn and develop professionally
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Experience in business development, sales support, proposal preparation, market research, or customer-facing activities will be considered an asset
- Familiarity with the defense, aerospace, technology, or government sectors will be considered an advantage