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London Defence R&D

Company

London Defence R&D is a British defence technology company. We build artificial intelligence and drones for defence and security, in Milton Keynes.

Our story

We started London Defence R&D for one simple reason: AI is moving much faster than the defence sector can put it to use. We wanted a company that could keep up with the technology and still meet the high standards the sector asks for.

Today we work on the whole unmanned system: the autonomy software, the drones and the ground systems that run them. One team builds all of it, here in the United Kingdom.

We stay small on purpose, with senior people. For us, growing means better skills, not bigger meetings. Every engineer works hands-on, and every project can talk straight to the people who build the system.

How we work

Careful engineering
We can show the reason behind every design choice, and we review and record it. We work to known engineering standards and write down what we build, so it can be trusted, checked and kept up.
Confidentiality
We keep client and project details on a strict need-to-know basis, with the care the defence sector expects, from the very first talk onwards.
Accountability
We only promise dates we can meet, and we stand behind our work. When something needs fixing, we fix it. The same team that built the system answers for it.
Long-term support
Delivery is the start of the relationship, not the end. We support our systems in the field and keep making them better for as long as they fly.

Careers

Join a small team that builds real defence systems in the UK.

  • Sales Executive

    Location:
    Milton Keynes, UK. Office based.
    Type:
    Full-time

    We are looking for a Sales Executive to bring our counter-UAS and drone systems to defence and security customers. You will find new customers, run each sale from the first call to the contract, and work closely with the engineers who build our products.

    What you will do

    • Find and contact new customers in defence, security and critical infrastructure.
    • Build long-term relationships with buyers, prime contractors and partners.
    • Run the sales process from the first meeting to a signed contract, including quotes and tenders.
    • Work with our engineers to understand what customers need and prepare proposals.
    • Represent the company at trade shows, demonstrations and customer visits.
    • Follow export-control rules and keep clear records of every enquiry.

    What we are looking for

    • Experience in B2B sales, ideally in defence, security or aerospace.
    • A record of meeting sales targets.
    • Clear written and spoken English, and confidence with senior buyers.
    • Interest in technology, and the ability to explain technical products in simple words.
    • The right to work in the United Kingdom.

    Good to have

    • Knowledge of UK defence and public sector procurement.
    • Experience with counter-UAS, drones or RF systems.
    • Knowledge of UK export-control rules.
    Apply for this role

    Apply through our contact form. Add a link to your LinkedIn profile or CV.

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