Market Development Executive (MDE), US Navy

Silvus Technologies , a leading provider of advanced MANET and MIMO communications systems, is reshaping mesh network technology for mission-critical applications – on the ground, in the air and at sea. Its battle-proven StreamCaster family of MANET radios and proprietary MN-MIMO waveform provides the vital communications link for defense, law enforcement and public safety agencies around the world, and in the toughest operational environments.

Silvus Technologies is a wholly owned subsidiary of Motorola Solutions, Inc.

Would you like to join an incredibly talented group of people, doing very challenging work, with the prime directive of “ Keeping Our Heroes Connected ”?

Following its acquisition by Motorola Solutions, Silvus is entering a new phase of scale and strategic impact. We are expanding our Strategic Growth organization to shape demand early, influence requirements, and embed Silvus technologies into future programs of record across the U.S. Department of Defense.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Silvus is seeking a Market Development Executive, U.S. Navy who will report to the Vice President of Strategic Growth on the Sales team. The successful individual in this role will serve as Silvus’ senior market-

shaping leader across the Navy enterprise. This role is responsible for influencing capability development, shaping requirements, and building durable advocacy for Silvus technologies across Navy modernization efforts.

This position is not transactional sales. This position operates upstream of capture and sales - engaging senior Navy stakeholders to ensure Silvus’ networking capabilities are understood, valued, and integrated into future naval operational concepts, experimentation, and acquisition strategies.

This position is eligible for 100% remote work depending on location with a preference for this individual to have proximity to key U.S. Navy commands.

The following is a list of at least some of the current essential job functions of the position. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time at its discretion.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Market Shaping & Strategic Engagement

Serve as Silvus’ senior representative to the U.S. Navy, shaping demand across NAVWAR, PEO C4I, OPNAV staffs, Fleet Forces Command, Warfare Centers, and operational Fleet elements.

Influence Navy capability development aligned with DMO, Naval Operational Architecture, and JADC2.

Position Silvus Technologies as mission-critical enablers for resilient afloat, ship-to-ship, ship-to-shore, and distributed maritime networking.

Requirements Influence & Early Advocacy

Shape alignment between Silvus capabilities and Navy networking priorities.

Engage early in experimentation, prototyping, and concept development.

Cultivate advocacy among senior Navy leaders, requirements officers, and program managers.

Strategic Coordination & Internal Alignment

Serve as the senior “market anchor” for the U.S. Navy, coordinating a team-based pursuit model across Business Development, DoD Account Sales, and OEM / Prime Sales.

Become aligned and coordinate with internal stakeholders (Sales, Engineering, Product, Capture, Executive Leadership) to deliver unified messaging and pursuit strategy for priority programs.

Partner with Motorola Solutions and MSI Government Affairs to synchronize advocacy and policy outreach.

Ensure disciplined handoff of shaped opportunities.