Business Development Director, Optical Systems - Space

Rocket Lab; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 187,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab's Business Development Director, Optical Systems sits at the intersection of laser communications and customer engagement in Long Beach, CA. You’ll lead BD efforts with government and commercial customers, coordinating with engineering, production, and management to drive proposals and strategic partnerships.

You will manage quotes, export licenses, and bid artifacts, travel up to 50%, and stay current on market trends to support pricing and roadmaps. A TS/SCI clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical discipline.
• 12+ years in business development, program management, or systems engineering in aerospace.
• Experience selling in national security space sector; TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Interface with laser communications customers and internal teams.
• Draft proposals and compliance matrices for opportunities.
• Develop and manage customer relationships and partnerships.
• Use Salesforce to track leads, opportunities, and proposals.
• Forecast demand and monitor pipeline and budgeting.

Skills

Experience in aerospace BD

Security clearance TS/SCI

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Rocket Lab's Business Development Director, Optical Systems sits at the intersection of laser communications and customer engagement in Long Beach, CA. You’ll lead BD efforts with government and commercial customers, coordinating with engineering, production, and management to drive proposals and strategic partnerships.

You will manage quotes, export licenses, and bid artifacts, travel up to 50%, and stay current on market trends to support pricing and roadmaps. A TS/SCI clearance is required.