Troy Schweitzer
Sr Manager of Business Development at Curtiss Wright
- Role
- Sr Manager Business Development at Curtiss-Wright Corporation
- Location
- San Luis Obispo, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Troy Schweitzer
I build and scale business development organizations that drive measurable growth in defense, aerospace, and advanced technology markets.With 20+ years of experience, I’ve led end-to-end growth efforts—from market entry and capture strategy to program execution and long-term account expansion. My focus is simple: identify the right opportunities early, position effectively, and win.Throughout my career, I’ve:• Delivered $100M+ in program wins across major defense platforms • Scaled key accounts by up to 10x within competitive DoD environments • Driven sustained growth, including 48% CAGR and significant revenue expansion across multiple organizations • Built and led partner ecosystems spanning OEMs, primes, and technology providers I bring a hands-on leadership style—working across engineering, product, and executive teams to align strategy with execution. I’m particularly effective in environments where growth needs to be rebuilt, accelerated, or structured for scale.Core areas of focus:• Building and leading BD organizations • Capture strategy and pipeline development • DoD and prime contractor engagement • Strategic partnerships and market expansion • Translating technical capability into revenue I’m currently pursuing Head of Business Development roles where I can build high-performing teams, own growth strategy, and drive long-term enterprise value.
Experience
Sr Manager Business Development
Jul 2024 — Present · CA, US
As a Sr Manager of Business Development for the Airborne applications, I support across 13 Business Units of Defense Solutions, Evaluate and manage new strategic business opportunities, initiatives, mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, alliances and/or joint venture. Oversee market analysis, monitors competitive activity, and identifies customer needs. Provides leadership in the planning, designing, due diligence, and implementing of strategic business objectives.
Education
University of Portland
BSME, Machine Design / CAD
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
MS, Sys Engr
2001 — 2003
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
MBA, Business
2001 — 2003
Skills
- Manufacturing
- New Business Development
- Integration
- Military
- Program Management
- Business Development
- Contract Negotiation
- Electronics
- Strategic Planning
- Sensors
- Security
- Product Management
- Business Strategy
- Project Planning
- Product Development
- Technical Advisory
- Security Clearance
- Technical Architecture
- Hydraulics
- Radar
- Vehicle Architecture
- Mechanical Product Design
- Customer-Focused Service
- Strategic Consulting
- Self-Motivated Team Player/Builder
- Dependable Team Player
- Systems Engineering
- Testing
- Aerospace
- Dod
- Engineering
- Engineering Management
- Defense
- System Design
- R&D
- Proposal Writing
- Defence
- Continuous Improvement
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Avionics
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