Business Development Engineer

Role Overview

• Lead early engagement on strategically important DoD modernization programs with significant electronics, test, or production content
• Shape Fluke’s long-term defense position through pre-budget and pre-solicitation engagement with Prime contractors and government stakeholders
• Apply deep technical expertise in Automated Test Equipment (ATE), calibration architectures, and sustainment ecosystems to architect end-to-end solutions for emerging DoD programs
• Serve as a technical thought leader for test, calibration, depot sustainment, and lifecycle readiness within complex system-of-systems environments
• Evaluate multi-domain platform architectures to identify where Fluke technologies deliver measurable improvements in mission readiness, reliability, or total lifecycle cost
• Lead strategic market assessments across DoD modernization priorities (e.g., contested logistics, autonomy, advanced munitions, digital sustainment) to identify high-impact growth opportunities for Fluke’s test and ATE portfolio
• Interpret external defense market and technology trends to recommend strategic pivots, capability investments, or partnership opportunities
• Represent Fluke in strategic engagements with Service-level engineering commands, program offices, and Prime contractor capture leaders to influence early program direction
• Influence platform architectures, test strategies, and lifecycle models prior to supplier selection, tender issuance, or production design lock.
• Architect end-to-end solutions integrating measurement, calibration, software, training, and services
• Solve complex technical, programmatic, and acquisition challenges that influence early program architectures and long-term sustainment models

Requirements

• 8–12 years of experience in defense acquisition, ATE/test systems engineering, semiconductor manufacturing, advanced manufacturing, or technical business development
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives or capture workstreams
• Expert-level understanding of DoD acquisition pathways, budget cycles, and program lifecycle models
• Deep understanding of system-level test architectures, production environments, or lifecycle support models
• Ability to translate complex technical requirements into actionable business and strategy inputs
• Strong executive-level communication skills

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities
• Diverse team culture