
Overland AI provides autonomous navigation and control systems that enable ground vehicles to operate off-road in GPS-denied, contested environments to increase mission effectiveness and reduce risk…

Overland AI provides autonomous navigation and control systems that enable ground vehicles to operate off-road in GPS-denied, contested environments to increase mission effectiveness and reduce risk…
Industry: Defense and Space Manufacturing
Headquarters: Seattle, Washington
Product focus: Autonomous off-road tactical vehicles and ground-autonomy stacks (OverDrive, OverWatch, SPARK)
Notable customers/validation: U.S. Army, Marine Corps, Special Operations Command; DARPA validation
Total funding (reported): USD 142,000,000
Byron Boots, Stephanie Bonk
Autonomous ground mobility and autonomy integration for military and defense applications operating in GPS-denied and harsh terrain.
2022
Defense and Space Manufacturing
32000000 USD
Reported $32 million Series A to advance ground autonomy for U.S. defense forces.
100000000 USD
Reported $100 million financing led by 8VC to scale ground autonomy with U.S. armed forces.
“Participation from venture and institutional investors including 8VC, Point72 Ventures, Ascend Venture Capital, Shasta Ventures, Overmatch Ventures, Valor Equity Partners, StepStone Group and others”
About Overland AI:
Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Overland AI is transforming land operations for modern defense. The company leverages over a decade of advanced research in robotics and machine learning, as well as a field-test forward ethos, to deliver combined capabilities for unit commanders. Our OverDrive autonomy stack enables ground vehicles to navigate and operate off-road in any terrain without GPS or direct operator control. Our intuitive OverWatch C2 interface provides commanders with precise coordination capabilities essential for mission success.
Overland AI has secured funding from prominent defense tech investors, including 8VC and Point 72, and built trusted partnerships with DARPA, the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, and Special Operations Command. Backed by eight-figure contracts across the Department of Defense, we are strengthening national security by iterating closely with end users engaged in tactical operations.
We're looking for an experienced defense business development manager to join an expanding team focused on driving Overland AI's growth and success in national security markets, creating new lines of effort with potential customers and expanding existing ones.
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Key Responsibilities:
Support the development of a deliberate and cohesive strategy for growing business with the US Department of Defense and other government agencies, the US defense industrial base, and partner nations.
Strategically map opportunities and key decision-makers within potential customer organizations; build and maintain long-term, sustaining partnerships with that network
Engage, grow, and establish new in-roads with a key set of customers and partners, collaborating with Overland AI Program Managers on account strategies and planning
Represent the voice of the customer; synthesize customer feedback and market trends to drive the evolution of Overland AI's product
Collaborate with key stakeholders across the organization to ensure alignment and coordination of growth efforts
Execute and drive revenue growth by meeting specific bookings targets
Consistently meet and/or exceed bookings targets
Set, monitor, and regularly report on performance metrics using CRM software
Support the end-to-end proposal and contracting process, negotiating terms to set Overland AI up for success in the long-term and ultimately closing the deal
Seamlessly collaborate on contract wins with Program Managers
Support sales and business development best practices
Develop, track, and report weekly, monthly, and quarterly sales objectives
Contribute to a strong culture amongst all team members that contributes to the sales process, maintaining alignment, fostering collaboration and driving a high level of performance
Desired Experience & Qualifications:
Location: Preferred locations for this position are Seattle, Detroit, San Francisco, or the Washington DC area. Frequent travel expected.
Benefits: Overland AI believes in creating a work environment that you look forward to embracing every day.