Business Development Manager

Innovative Rocket Technologies Inc.; Village of New Hyde Park (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Wellness Resources

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in New Hyde Park is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive strategic growth and secure opportunities. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in business development, excellent communication skills, and a strong ability to build relationships. This role involves managing the full business development lifecycle and collaborating with various teams to align customer needs with company capabilities. Competitive benefits are included.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in business development, sales, or strategy preferred.
• Proven track record of managing high-value partnerships or contracts.
• Familiarity with government contracting and proposal processes.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities in the commercial, civil, and defense space sectors.
• Manage full business development lifecycle from prospecting to contract execution.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and partners.

Skills

Business development

Sales strategy

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical thinking

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field

MBA or technical degree

Job description

iRocket (Innovative Rocket Technologies Inc.) is developing fully reusable, fully autonomous small launch vehicles to revolutionize access to space. As we expand our operations and partnerships, we’re seeking a Business Development Manager to drive strategic growth, build customer relationships, and secure new commercial and government opportunities.

This role sits at the intersection of aerospace innovation, customer engagement, and strategic execution. You’ll help define how iRocket engages with launch customers, government agencies, and industry partners — turning vision into measurable impact.

The Role

• Identify and develop new business opportunities in the commercial, civil, and defense space sectors
• Manage the full business development lifecycle — from prospecting and pipeline management to negotiation and contract execution
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, customers, and partners
• Develop and deliver presentations, proposals, and responses to solicitations (RFPs, RFIs, BAAs, SBIR/STTRs)
• Collaborate with internal teams (engineering, finance, strategy) to align customer needs with company capabilities
• Support partnership development, strategic collaborations, and potential MOU or JV discussions
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and policy developments in the space industry
• Represent iRocket at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities
• Contribute to strategic planning and long-term growth initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field (MBA or technical degree preferred)
• 5+ years of experience in business development, sales, or strategy (aerospace, defense, or tech sector preferred)
• Proven track record of managing high-value partnerships or contracts
• Familiarity with government contracting, proposal processes, and funding mechanisms (NASA, DoD, DARPA, etc.)
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Ability to build trust and maintain relationships with technical and executive stakeholders
• Entrepreneurial mindset — comfortable operating in a fast-paced, mission-driven startup environment
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Wellness Resources