Business Development Associate

At Precision Combustion, Inc, our team of 45 dedicated scientists, engineers and business professionals work tirelessly to create innovative energy, environmental, and materials technologies and develop them toward demonstration and commercialization. Our power generation, air revitalization, combustion, and materials solutions are pushing the boundaries in various applications, including those for the U.S. government.

We seek an eager-to-learn, self-starting Associate who can work both directly with leading Researchers and with well-connected Business members to help drive technologies from conception to market.  This role will be directly involved in key workflows across our company.

For more information, please visit our website at pci.energy

The Opportunity

In this versatile role, you will provide critical support across both business development and research functions. You will help drive growth by supporting company operations from opportunity identification through to project completion.  Your work will enhance collaboration between business and technical teams, contributing to Precision Combustion’s mission of delivering cutting-edge solutions to government and commercial partners.

An Ideal Candidate will...

• Demonstrate strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Be comfortable working at the intersection of business and technology, bridging communication between teams.
• Possess excellent research and analytical skills, with attention to detail in preparing reports, proposals, and commercialization plans.
• Show initiative and curiosity in learning about our technologies, markets, and customers.
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Be willing to work from our North Haven, CT site.

What You Will Do

• Assist in preparing and coordinating government (DoD, DOE, etc.) and commercial proposals, including assembling technical and business inputs.
• Create and modify webpages and operate as company webmaster.
• Create and revise marketing collateral
• Write and publish press releases and social media posts.

Who You Are

• A detail-oriented and proactive team player who thrives in a dynamic environment.
• Capable of synthesizing complex technical and market information into clear, actionable insights.
• Strong written and verbal communicator, able to tailor content for different audiences and write in a persuasive writing style.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with CRM, ERP, or AI-based tools is a plus.
• Fluent in using Canva and WordPress is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, business, or a related field.  Dual-majors or minors in business/technical preferred.
• 0–3 years of experience supporting business development, research, or technical project activities (internships, university research, or similar experience may count).
• Familiarity with government proposal processes and market research methods is preferred.

This position requires US Citizenship

• Competitive salary and benefits platform (medical/dental/vision; STD/LTD, Life Insurance).
• 401(k) with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and 10 paid company holidays annually.
• Flexible work hours.