Business Development Engineer Jobs

Business Development Engineer jobs are open across technology, industrial manufacturing, telecommunications, and energy sectors, from entry-level associate to senior and principal roles, with specializations in technical sales engineering, strategic partnerships, and solutions architecture. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles54
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerAmazon
Top cityCarlsbad, CA
Work type41% On-site
Top industryTelecommunications

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Sr. Systems Development Engineer , Amazon Robotics Business Applications and Solutions Engineering
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Sr. Systems Development Engineer , Amazon Robotics Business Applications and Solutions Engineering
Amazon.com
Reading, Massachusetts
Cloud Architecture
Solutions Architecture
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
$151k - $205k/yr
Master data management
10,000+

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Software Development Engineer II, Business Data Technologies
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Software Development Engineer II, Business Data Technologies
Amazon.com
Detroit, Michigan
Cloud & DevOps
Cloud Engineering
Network Engineering
Systems Administration
$144k - $194k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Sales Engineer – Business Development
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Sales Engineer – Business Development
columbia research laboratories
Woodlyn, Pennsylvania
Engineering (Non-Software)
Product Management
Technical Product & Program Management
On-Site

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Business Development Engineer II
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Business Development Engineer II
Rocket Lab USA
Long Beach, California
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Specialized Engineering
Systems Administration
Technical Program Management
$82k - $113k/yr
Master's degree in aerospace engineering
1,001-5,000

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Business Development Engineer II
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Business Development Engineer II
Rocket Lab USA
Littleton, Colorado
Business Development
Product Management
Project Management
$75k - $103k/yr
Master's degree in aerospace engineering
1,001-5,000

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Business Development Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

Amazon6 open roles
Motorola Solutions5 open roles
Rocket Lab USA4 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Telecommunications
  • Electronics & Hardware
  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in business development engineer jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related technical field
  • Experience in technical sales, pre-sales engineering, or solutions consulting
  • Proficiency with CRM platforms and pipeline management workflows
  • Ability to deliver technical product demonstrations to both engineering and executive audiences
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for proposal and RFP development
  • Familiarity with industry standards, compliance requirements, or certifications relevant to the target vertical

Tips for Your Business Development Engineer Job Search

Quantify your technical sales impact

Business development engineers are judged on revenue influence, not just technical knowledge. Add pipeline value, deal sizes closed with your technical support, and win rates to your resume so hiring managers can see your commercial contribution alongside your engineering credentials.

Align your resume to the product stack

Tailor each application to the company's specific product category, whether that's industrial automation, software platforms, or hardware systems. Hiring teams screen for candidates who already understand the technical environment their customers operate in, not generalists who can learn it later.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists business development engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target companies at a growth inflection

Business development engineer roles open up most often when a company is launching a new product line or entering a new vertical. Search for companies that recently announced product expansions or funding rounds, as these organizations are actively building out their technical business development teams.

Prepare a client-facing scenario for interviews

Expect interviewers to ask you to walk through a real customer engagement where your technical knowledge changed the outcome of a deal. Prepare one structured example covering the customer problem, your technical diagnosis, the solution you proposed, and the result.

Negotiate scope alongside compensation

Business development engineers often have leverage to negotiate territory, account ownership, and pre-sales support resources, not just base pay. Clarify during the offer stage which accounts you own, whether you have quota responsibility, and what internal engineering support you can draw on.

Business Development Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most business development engineers?

The companies hiring the most business development engineers right now include Amazon, Motorola Solutions, and Rocket Lab USA, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Colorado, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is concentrated in technology hardware, industrial automation, and enterprise software sectors.

How many business development engineer jobs are remote?

About 59% of business development engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies by industry. Software and cloud-based product companies tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while roles tied to physical equipment, manufacturing sites, or on-site customer installations typically require significant in-person or field presence.

How do you become a business development engineer?

Start with a foundation in engineering or a technical discipline, then build exposure to customer-facing work through solutions support, field applications, or technical account management roles. Develop commercial skills by owning part of a sales cycle, learning to scope proposals, and understanding how customers evaluate ROI. Certifications in your target industry and product category strengthen your profile for specialized roles.

Can you get hired as a business development engineer without direct experience?

Yes, candidates with strong engineering or technical backgrounds can transition into business development engineering by emphasizing any client-facing work, internal presentations, or cross-functional project involvement. Roles titled associate business development engineer or technical sales associate are common entry points. Demonstrating that you can explain complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders often matters as much as formal sales experience.

What does the business development engineer interview process look like?

Most processes include an initial screening focused on your technical background and industry knowledge, followed by a competency interview covering how you have handled customer objections or complex deal scenarios. A technical presentation or product demo exercise is common at the mid-to-late stage, where you are asked to pitch or explain a product to a mock customer. Final rounds typically involve senior leadership and may include a discussion of territory strategy or go-to-market fit.

Where can I find and apply to business development engineer jobs?

You can find and apply to business development engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your technical background and industry focus, then apply directly to each opening that fits your experience.

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