Business Development Manager – Aerospace & Defense DuPont™ Vespel® | United States (Remote)
At DuPont, our purpose is to empower the world with essential innovations to thrive. From clean water solutions to advanced materials powering everyday technologies, we work on what matters most—and we’re looking for top talent to join us.
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 Role
DuPont’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
Why DuPont
Join a company where innovation meets impact. At DuPont, you’ll work alongside talented teams solving real-world challenges across global industries.
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At DuPont, our purpose is to empower the world with essential innovations to thrive. We work on things that matter. Whether it’s providing clean water to more than a billion people on the planet, producing materials that are essential in everyday technology devices from smartphones to electric vehicles, or protecting workers around the world. Discover the many reasons the world’s most talented people are choosing to work at DuPont. Why Join Us | DuPont Careers
DuPont is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit our Accessibility Page for Contact Information.
The Pay range for this role is $107,100.00 - $168,300.00 Annual
How Base Pay is Determined: DuPont has job leveling frameworks that help organize roles based on progressive levels of responsibility, proficiency and qualifications. Each role has an associated pay range (or an established pay rate for some roles) based on the competitive market in each country where we operate. Each individual’s pay is based on a variety of factors, including their role and the associated pay range for that role, their geographic location (i.e., country, state, metropolitan area), as well as their skills, experience, education and certifications, and performance.
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 Role
DuPont’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
Why DuPont
Join a company where innovation meets impact. At DuPont, you’ll work alongside talented teams solving real-world challenges across global industries.
#LI-TG1
At DuPont, our purpose is to empower the world with essential innovations to thrive. We work on things that matter. Whether it’s providing clean water to more than a billion people on the planet, producing materials that are essential in everyday technology devices from smartphones to electric vehicles, or protecting workers around the world. Discover the many reasons the world’s most talented people are choosing to work at DuPont. Why Join Us | DuPont Careers
DuPont is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit our Accessibility Page for Contact Information.
The Pay range for this role is $107,100.00 - $168,300.00 Annual
How Base Pay is Determined: DuPont has job leveling frameworks that help organize roles based on progressive levels of responsibility, proficiency and qualifications. Each role has an associated pay range (or an established pay rate for some roles) based on the competitive market in each country where we operate. Each individual’s pay is based on a variety of factors, including their role and the associated pay range for that role, their geographic location (i.e., country, state, metropolitan area), as well as their skills, experience, education and certifications, and performance.