Senior Corporate Development Associate

About this position About AIRO Group Holdings, Inc. The AIRO Group designs, certifies, and manufactures critical navigation, communication, and display components and integrated systems that equip clients with unparalleled precision and accuracy. With over 600 FAA certifications, AIRO demonstrates a commitment to regulatory compliance and technological innovation in avionics. AIRO is developing next generation General Aviation Avionics systems that enhance functionality, usability, integration, and value for existing and new aircraft. We invite engineers to join a focused, motivated team to design and implement these advanced systems. Position Title Senior Corporate Development Associate (M&A and Strategy) Location McLean, Virginia (HQ) / Hybrid Reporting Structure Vice President, AIRO Drones Job Overview As the Senior Corporate Development Associate, you will be the key operator in AIRO’s strategic growth engine. You will identify, evaluate, and execute mergers, acquisitions, strategic investments, and joint ventures. Your financial models and market intelligence will shape board level capital allocation decisions and integrate hardware manufacturing with software and services. Strategic Mandate (12-18 months) Your success will be measured against the following key objectives: Source, evaluate, and progress a robust pipeline of acquisition targets, focusing on autonomous swarm software, sensor fusion technologies, and middle-mile cargo logistics hardware. Support the end-to-end execution of 2 to 3 major transactions and partnerships annually (JVs, commercial, etc.). Serve as the central analytical node for all phases of deal execution, from NDA and term sheet structuring through definitive agreements. Build and defend highly complex, dynamic valuation models (DCF, LBO, accretion/dilution, sum-of-the-parts) that accurately price defense contracting multiples, SaaS/RaaS recurring revenues, and cross-divisional operational synergies. Project manage comprehensive, multi-disciplinary due diligence processes, coordinating with engineering, legal, HR, finance, and outside advisors to identify and mitigate transaction risks. Develop detailed 100-day integration plans to transition seamlessly from deal closure to value realization, ensuring acquired technologies and teams are assimilated into AIRO’s system of systems. Desired Qualifications & Expertise Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a highly quantitative discipline. A Master’s degree (MBA, MS Finance) from a top-tier institution is strongly preferred. Professional Pedigree: 5 to 8 years of transaction-heavy experience in Corporate Development, Investment Banking (M&A coverage), Private Equity, or Venture Capital. Aerospace & Defense Acumen: Demonstrated understanding of aerospace, defense, and emerging technology sectors, including defense acquisition multiples and public market valuations. Technical Mastery: Unimpeachable financial modeling skills; ability to construct complex, error-free models rapidly and accurately. Deep understanding of corporate finance, accounting principles, and deal structuring mechanics. Executive Communication: Exceptional ability to synthesize quantitative data and market intelligence into concise, compelling investment memos and board level presentations. Agility and Ownership: Proven capacity to thrive in a high-growth, newly public company environment. A "founder’s mentality" characterized by relentless problem-solving, extreme attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple complex workflows simultaneously. Physical and Mental Requirements Standing and sitting for extended periods. Lifting up to 25 pounds safely. Performing work requiring manual dexterity with hands. Push, pull, bend, stoop, reach above and below shoulders, and full use of upper extremities. Move easily through an approximate 25000-square-foot warehouse building. Read, write, and understand English. Correctable vision and hearing. Company Benefits Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Holidays Parental Leave Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Health Savings Account (HSA) 401(k) with company match Employee Assistance Program (EAP) AFLAC Hospital, Critical Illness, Accident Coverage Commuter Benefits Basic Life Insurance – fully paid by the company for employees and their dependents Long Term Disability Insurance – fully paid by the company Voluntary Short Term Disability Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance options Equal Opportunity The AIRO Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pay Range 130000-150000 USD per year (Headquarters) #J-18808-Ljbffr AIRO Group Holdings, Inc.