Business Development

About Canopy Aerospace & Defense Canopy A&D is built to accelerate the future of advanced materials for space, defense, and maritime systems. Canopy delivers specialized materials and components that carry customers from concept through sustainment. Canopy A&D’s advanced signal attenuation technologies and production‑scale manufacturing accelerate the fielding of platforms that are faster, cooler, and quieter. Our adaptive approach ensures solutions evolve at the pace of shifting challenges, keeping our customers ahead of the curve. The Technical Marketing & Business Development Associate is a high‑trajectory role designed for a technically minded storytelling professional who can work across marketing, business development, and technical communication. The ideal candidate is a strong technical communicator who works quickly to develop and update any external forms of communication. You will build and maintain Canopy’s external presence, using a next‑generation set of digital and physical marketing tools. Key Responsibilities Draft, edit, and produce technical and analytical content (white papers, capability descriptions, LinkedIn posts, data sheets) Maintain and improve website content, structure, and messaging Support creation of customer‑facing materials (presentations, capability briefs, case studies) Conduct market, customer, and competitor research in aerospace, defense, and advanced materials Coordinate participation in conferences and industry events Assist business development leadership with strategic outreach, preparation, and analysis Support our employees through regular internal marketing efforts that include physical (swag, events) and digital (employee spotlights, customer profiles) Build and maintain an internal library of structured materials Other responsibilities as assigned Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Business, Communications, or related field 1–3 years experience and/or strong internships Proven writing samples (technical or analytical) High attention to detail, strong organization, and self‑directed execution Extreme attention to detail: email, phone, in‑person, and MS office suite Expert‑level user of graphic design tools (Illustrator, Canva, AI tools, etc.) applied to technical concepts Evidence of prior entrepreneurial endeavors and a high‑energy work ethic Preferred Qualifications Exposure to aerospace, defense, advanced materials, or adjacent sectors Experience writing technical or analytical content Familiarity with website management tools (WordPress, Webflow) Experience with digital content publishing Exposure to conference or event coordination Physical Requirements / Work Environments Ability to work in office, lab, and manufacturing environments Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs and perform tasks involving standing, walking, bending Visual acuity required for reading technical drawings and digital media Valid US driver’s license required Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job‑related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. Total compensation will also include a comprehensive set of benefits including but not limited to: company‑paid employee medical, dental and vision insurance; retirement plan participation (eligibility required); paid sick leave; paid vacation; paid holidays; and discretionary bonuses. EXPORT CONTROL REQUIREMENTS: To conform to US Government export regulations, the applicant must be a US Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S. (green card holder), protected individual as defined by U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Canopy A&D is an Equal Opportunity Employer, employment with Canopy A&D is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. Type: Salaried Exempt Business Hours: Core (with flexibility to support global time zones) Reports to: Chief Revenue Officer, Canopy Aerospace & Defense Base Location: Denver, CO; Ontario, CA; or Cape Canaveral, FL Travel: 10‑20% #J-18808-Ljbffr