# Manager, Business Development: AI & Space Ground Systems — LevelUP HCS

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Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Type: full_time · Level: lead
Monthly salary: AED 25,000 to 50,000 per month (estimated, not employer-stated) (UAE salaries are tax-free)
Posted: 2026-10-12
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## Description

Manager, Business Development: AI & Space Ground Systems

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

A leading UAE defence and advanced technology organisation is hiring a Business Development Manager to grow its AI-enabled space and ground systems portfolio. You will shape opportunities from first customer conversation through to contract award, working with senior defence and government stakeholders.

What you’ll do

• Build and execute the business development plan for ground station, ground segment and AI-enabled ISR solutions

• Identify and qualify new customers, partners and opportunities across regional and international markets

• Lead capture activity, working with engineering teams to shape technical and commercial proposals

• Build and maintain relationships with defence, security and government customers

• Maintain a healthy pipeline and feed market intelligence back into the strategy

What we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or a related field

• 5+ years’ experience in business development, capture, pre-sales or solutions roles in defence, space or advanced technology

• Working knowledge of satellite ground systems, C4ISR/C5ISR, sensing or AI applications in defence

• Systems-integration or solution-architecture experience, with the ability to discuss technical solutions credibly with customers

• Experience with UAE or GCC defence customers and procurement is a strong advantage

• Strong negotiation, communication and stakeholder-management skills

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## Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or a related field; 5+ years’ experience in business development, capture, pre-sales or solutions roles in defence, space or advanced technology; Working knowledge of satellite ground systems, C4ISR/C5ISR, sensing or AI applications in defence; Systems-integration or solution-architecture experience, with the ability to discuss technical solutions credibly with customers; Experience with UAE or GCC defence customers and procurement is a strong advantage; Strong negotiation, communication and stakeholder-management skills.

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