Business Development Director, Satellites

Responsibilities

• Lead business development initiatives focused on satellite solutions for defense applications
• Develop and execute capture strategies for securing large defense or civil space contracts
• Engage with key customer stakeholders to build and maintain long-term relationships
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prepare and deliver compelling proposals
• Monitor industry trends and competitor activities to inform business development strategies
• Grow existing business opportunities and nurture relationships with existing customers
• Create new business opportunities by presenting satellite solutions including bus offerings and complete satellites
• Lead and participate in proposal activities including technical, management, cost, and schedule content
• Represent Rocket Lab at industry conferences and customer meetings
• Travel as needed for business opportunities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other technical discipline
• 12+ years of experience in business development, program management, or systems engineering within the aerospace sector
• In-depth knowledge of government acquisition processes and the national security landscape
• Proven track record of securing large (> $20M) contracts
• Active TS/SCI security clearance
• Ability to support frequent domestic and international travel (up to 50%)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in aerospace engineering, related engineering field, or business
• Specialization in US government business development (Space Force, NRO, SDA, NASA, NOAA)
• Demonstrable success in engineering of satellite systems, payloads, or platforms
• Extensive awareness of current US Government national security or civil space satellite programs
• Experience leading and managing geographically dispersed teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite and MS Project
• Experience using CRM software
• Experience with proposal development and best practice capture processes

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 – all with the goal of opening access to space.