Sr Director Business Development - Defense/Government Programs (Autonomy & Navigation Systems)

Anello Photonics

5 hours ago

Washington, District of Columbia

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About this role

A Senior Business Development Leader at ANELLO Photonics drives U.S. government and defense programs focused on autonomous systems and GPS-denied navigation solutions. The role involves strategic growth initiatives, government acquisition processes, and building relationships with key stakeholders.

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10–15+ years of experience in business development, program capture, government contracts and working defense agencies and primesHave or be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearanceProven track record of winning and managing U.S. government and defense contractsDeep understanding of gov acquisition processes (FAR/DFARS, OTAs, SBIRs, etc.)Strong network across defense agencies and prime contractors as well as experience engaging with organizations such as DIU, DARPA, NAVSEA, NAVAIR, etc

About Anello Photonics

anellophotonics.com

ANELLO Photonics develops SIPHOG™ — the world’s first integrated silicon photonic optical gyroscope. Using silicon photonics and advanced optical sensing, the company delivers compact, scalable rotation sensors that aim to combine high performance with chip-scale integration. Their technology is positioned for navigation and inertial sensing across markets such as aerospace, autonomous systems, robotics, and consumer electronics. ANELLO focuses on mass-producible photonic chips to reduce size, cost, and integration barriers for next‑generation navigation systems.

Recent company news

PR Newswire

ANELLO Photonics and Mythos AI Announce Strategic Collaboration to Advance Resilient Navigation for Maritime Autonomy

2 weeks ago

The Robot Report

ANELLO launches compact navigation system for resilient drone operations

Jan 6, 2026

GPS World

Anello launches Aerial INS at CES 2026

Jan 7, 2026

The Business Journals

Vatn Systems partners with California photonics company

Oct 16, 2025

PR Newswire

ANELLO Photonics Launches Aerial INS at CES 2026, Featuring SiPhOG™ Technology and Integrated GNSS for Resilient, Airborne Operations in Contested Environments

Jan 6, 2026