Business Development Manager – Advanced Robotics & Autonomous SystemsSupercool Metals | CT (Hybrid or Remote)
Supercool Metals develops and produces high-performance hardware for advanced robots, autonomous systems, and defense platforms. Our proprietary deep-tech manufacturing platform enables a new generation of high-performance motion components — including actuators, gears, joints, and related structural parts — optimized for low weight, high precision, durability, and compact form factors.
We are looking for a Business Development Manager to lead go-to-market efforts across advanced robotics and autonomous systems. This person will build and convert relationships with humanoid OEMs, drone manufacturers, and autonomous platform integrators, while working closely with the founding team to shape commercial strategy, customer priorities, and product positioning.
What You Will Do
Build and manage a pipeline across humanoid robotics, autonomous systems, UAVs, AUVs, and adjacent platforms
Lead technical sales from first customer engagement through development agreement, qualification, and production handoff
Identify and pursue new programs, platform opportunities, and procurement paths across commercial and defense markets
Develop relationships with engineering, product, and procurement stakeholders at target accounts
Represent Supercool Metals at industry events, customer meetings, and strategic partner discussions
Translate market feedback into actionable input on product roadmap, positioning, and account strategy
What We Are Looking For
5+ years of experience in B2B technical sales or business development in robotics, autonomous systems, aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing
Track record of selling complex technical products into OEMs or other demanding hardware environments
Ability to engage credibly with engineers on materials, tolerances, weight, manufacturability, and performance tradeoffs
Experience managing long sales cycles that include technical evaluation, development work, and supplier qualification
Existing network in humanoid robotics, drones, autonomous vehicles, or defense systems is a strong plus
Experience with defense primes, dual-use programs, or government procurement is a plus
Self-directed, commercially sharp, and comfortable operating in an early-stage environment
Why Join Supercool Metals?
At Supercool Metals, you will be at the center of one of the most exciting technology shifts of our time: the rise of humanoid robots, intelligent machines, and automation. You will work closely with the founding team to help bring enabling hardware to market for emerging platforms and real-world applications. This is an opportunity to play a meaningful role in a mission-driven start-up helping shape the next generation of robotics.
How to Apply
Please send your resume to general@supercoolmetals.com with the subject line "Business Development Manager." We look forward to hearing from you.