Business Development Director, Satellite Propulsion

Responsibilities

• Lead business development for propulsion products including electric propulsion systems and propellant tanks
• Develop and implement sales plans, systems, and procedures to manage the sales pipeline
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, and Marketing teams to ensure product alignment and delivery
• Conduct market research, competitive landscape analysis, and sales forecasting
• Manage proposal planning, preparation, and submission, including bid/no-bid strategies
• Identify and obtain RFPs from aerospace primes and satellite integrators
• Represent Rocket Lab at industry conferences and customer meetings
• Advise on technology licensing deals and strategic acquisitions

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a technical discipline
• 12+ years of experience working with contractors in the aerospace or defense industry
• Experience in the aerospace or satellite sector
• Experience with satellite propulsion products development, manufacturing, or sales
• Ability to travel frequently, both domestically and internationally
• Ability to obtain security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in aerospace engineering, related engineering field, or business
• Proven success in business development, sales, or program management for satellite propulsion
• Deep understanding of engineering design, analysis, or mission design/trajectory requirements
• Experience leading and managing geographically dispersed teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite and MS Project
• Experience using CRM software
• Ability to develop cost estimates for build-to-print and design-to-specification programs

About the Company

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more to open access to space.