Head of Space Business Development & Capture

Roboticsconnected; Schweiz; On-site; CHF 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

ClearSpace in Switzerland is seeking a Business Development Director to lead bid management and capture across institutional, defence, and commercial space opportunities. You will build relationships with existing and new customers, shape bids, and hand them to delivery teams.

You will coordinate across functions including engineering, procurement, finance, and legal, and support policy and product development efforts.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in bid management in the space industry.
• Excellent understanding of institutional, defense, and commercial space ecosystems.
• Strong commercial awareness and risk and opportunity management.
• Excellent interpersonal, organisational, and written/verbal communication skills.
• Strong understanding of In-Orbit Servicing (IOS) and Active Debris Removal (ADR) activities.

Responsibilities

• Capture management across ESA, EU, UKSA and defense agencies.
• Maintain a database of future projects for bid prioritisation.
• Coordinate multi-team bids and ensure coherence.
• Support BD events and customer engagements.
• Assist in policy-style engagements and product development alignment.

Skills

Bid management

Space bid experience

Client relationships

Proposal development

Cross-functional

Communication skills

Risk management

Job description

ClearSpace in Switzerland is seeking a Business Development Director to lead bid management and capture across institutional, defence, and commercial space opportunities. You will build relationships with existing and new customers, shape bids, and hand them to delivery teams.

You will coordinate across functions including engineering, procurement, finance, and legal, and support policy and product development efforts.