Date: Sep 3, 2025
Location: Fareham, Hampshire ENG, GBR, England, United Kingdom
Company: HII’s Mission Technologies division
Requisition Number: 25313
Required Travel: 51 - 75%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $147,494.00 - $210,705.00
Security Clearance: None
Level of Experience: Senior
This opportunity resides with Uncrewed Systems (UxS), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Uncrewed Systems comprises unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs), unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) and autonomy software.
HII creates advanced unmanned solutions for defense, marine research and commercial applications. Serving customers in more than 30 countries, HII provides design, autonomy, manufacturing, testing, operations and sustainment of unmanned systems, including unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) and unmanned surface vessels (USVs).

COME JOIN HII! WHERE HARD STUFF IS DONE RIGHT!

We are a global leader in advanced unmanned maritime solutions, specializing in unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) and unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) that support defense, security, commercial, and research missions worldwide. Our innovative technologies enable safer, smarter, and more effective maritime operations.
We are seeking an accomplished Business Development Manager to drive growth in the Asia-Pacific region. This role will focus on expanding our customer base, building strong partnerships, and positioning our USV and UUV solutions to meet the evolving needs of government, defense, and commercial clients.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical requirements conducive to a normal office environment.
HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.
The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role’s location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII’s Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role’s function and a candidate’s education or training, work experience, and key skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive business development strategy across Asia-Pacific.
• Identify and pursue new opportunities in defense, security, commercial, and research sectors.
• Build, strengthen, and maintain trusted relationships with customers, partners, and stakeholders.
• Monitor market trends and provide strategic insights to inform business planning.
• Running of an extensive in region representative network working on our behalf
• Lead customer engagements, proposals, and negotiations in collaboration with global teams.
• Represent the company at industry conferences, exhibitions, and customer events.
• Act as the regional voice of the customer, ensuring solutions are aligned with local needs.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING!!

Identifies and implements business development projects relating to new products and/or industries, technologies, or services. Identifies markets, licensing opportunities, and determines the feasibility of product development. Performs economic analyses on new or improved product opportunities and/or business models and coordinates with internal departments in identifying/implementing business development projects. May work with sales, marketing and potential customers to determine their needs. Develops and disseminates information on a continuous basis to all pertinent parties concerning the fulfillment of project goals and objectives.