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Radicle Development Center Business Development & Operations Associate in Malvern, Pennsylvania
About Radicle Development Center
Radicle Development Center is an engineering and fabrication firm focused on helping early-stage and scaling hardware companies move from lab-scale concepts to real pilot-scale systems. We work with teams in advanced energy, space, robotics and industrial technology where timelines are tight, requirements evolve quickly and execution bandwidth is critical. Our model is hands-on and fast-moving, combining design, fabrication, assembly and system integration under one roof. We operate as a flexible supplement to internal engineering teams during their most execution-constrained phases.
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly organized, curious and proactive early-career professional to support our business development and operational workflows during a major growth phase. This is not a traditional sales role. Instead, this position focuses on maintaining momentum across outreach, follow-ups, research and internal tracking systems while working directly with company leadership on strategic growth initiatives. The ideal candidate is comfortable in a fast-paced, startup-like environment and excited by the intersection of advanced hardware, manufacturing and emerging technologies.
Key Responsibilities
Track and maintain business development pipelines, contacts and follow-ups across conferences, cold outreach and inbound leads
Conduct targeted research on prospective clients in sectors such as advanced manufacturing, energy, space and robotics
Prepare briefing packets and background research to support leadership outreach
Draft and organize follow-up communications (email, LinkedIn, outreach tracking)
Supplement leadership client outreach efforts, including targeted phone calls, emails, and LinkedIn communication, with increasing ownership over time
Maintain internal CRM-style tracking systems and reporting dashboards
Support preparation of proposals, capability overviews and client materials
Assist with light operational and administrative workflows (invoicing coordination, documentation, internal organization)
Occasionally support hands-on fabrication tasks to stay integrated with the team’s hardware-focused work environment
Ideal Candidate Profile
Recent graduate or early-career professional (0-3 years experience)
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent written communication and research ability
Comfortable working in an ambiguous, fast-moving startup environment
Interest in hardware, engineering, manufacturing, or emerging technologies
Self-starter who takes initiative without requiring constant direction
Not afraid to wear multiple hats and contribute across functions
Why Join Radicle
Direct exposure to real-world hardware innovation and pilot-scale system development
High ownership and visibility in a growing, mission-driven organization
Opportunity to grow quickly into strategic operations, business development or technical program roles
Hands-on startup environment where your work has immediate impact
This position requires use of information subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To be qualified to work in this facility, a successful applicant must be a U.S. Person, as defined in those regulations, and able to supply evidence of that qualification prior to starting work or be authorized to receive controlled information under a specific license or permission from the relevant government agency. The U.S. export control regulations define a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), and certain categories of Asylees and Refugees.