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Recruitment agencies should not contact our leadership team or submit candidates without prior approval. Any agency enquiries should be directed to Connor Hird via LinkedIn.\nEvolved Aerospace develops complete mission systems for defence and national-security customers.\nOur work is driven by the mission requirement rather than the platform. Current programmes include maritime surveillance and security applications, alongside continued development of the M200 as a flexible mission platform for defence and security operations.\nWe work internationally with customers, operators, technology partners and industry to move from operational requirement to deployable capability quickly.\nThe Role\nWe are looking for a senior leader to develop strategic programmes, partnerships and customer relationships across Evolved’s global business.\nBased at our US site in Horseheads, you will represent Evolved with military, government and industry stakeholders, identify opportunities where our capabilities can deliver meaningful operational advantage, and develop the partnerships required to bring those opportunities forward.\nThe position combines strategic engagement with execution. You will work closely with customers, partners and our technical teams from the early identification of a requirement through demonstrations, programme development and delivery.\nKey Responsibilities\nDevelop senior relationships across defence, government and industry.\nIdentify and progress strategic programmes and customer opportunities.\nBuild partnerships with primes, technology companies, integrators and other organisations that strengthen Evolved’s offering.\nEngage directly with military users to understand operational requirements and emerging capability needs.\nRepresent Evolved in senior customer, partner and government engagements.\nWork closely with engineering and operational teams to connect customer requirements with executable solutions.\nSupport demonstrations, exercises and programme activity across the US and international markets.\nContribute to Evolved’s wider commercial and partnership strategy.\nWhat We’re Looking For\nWe are looking for someone with established 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