Business Development Manager (International Defense)

Location: Ang Mo Kio, Singapore; requires in-office and overseas field work with frequent international travel

Company

hirify.global develops Hovering Autonomous Underwater Vehicles and Autonomous Robotics-as-a-Service solutions for underwater infrastructure in the maritime, energy, and defense sectors.

What you will do

• Research international defense markets and identify distributors, system integrators, and local defense partners.
• Assess, onboard, and train partners based on capability, reputation, customer access, and compliance.
• Engage navies, coast guards, government agencies, and other end users with local partners.
• Translate customer operational needs into relevant solutions built around autonomous underwater vehicles.
• Plan and conduct overseas product demonstrations and trials, including logistics, setup, and technical presentations.
• Monitor procurement opportunities, coordinate tender submissions, maintain the sales pipeline, and provide management updates.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical field.
• 0–3 years of experience in business development, sales, engineering, or a related field.
• Strong technical aptitude and the ability to explain complex systems clearly to senior military and government audiences.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills are required.
• Strong organisation, attention to detail, independence, and ability to manage ambiguous problems and compliance deadlines.
• Willingness to travel internationally, often at short notice, and work in-office and in overseas field environments.

Nice to have

• Experience or exposure to defense, maritime operations, government procurement, tenders, or military service.
• A business background or a second language relevant to target regions.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a multidisciplinary environment focused on bold innovation and autonomous robotics.
• Gain direct exposure to international defense deals and partner-led market development.
• Take responsibility for projects in fast-paced and operationally complex environments.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, operations, and overseas partners.