Director, Satellite Business Development (TS/SCI)

Rocket Lab Corporation; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company stock

Cash incentives

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick days

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Littleton, CO seeks a seasoned Business Development Director, Satellites to lead national security satellite opportunities. You will identify, engage, and develop strategic partnerships, and drive capture efforts to win large defense and civil space contracts.

The role requires at least 12+ years in aerospace business development or program management, an active TS/SCI clearance, and the ability to travel up to 50%.

Qualifications

• 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, government contracting, and the national security landscape.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Ability to support frequent domestic and international travel (up to 50%).

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 proposals.
• Monitor industry trends and competitor activities to inform strategies.
• Grow existing opportunities and nurture relationships with customers.
• Present Rocket Lab’s capabilities to provide satellite solutions for mission needs.
• Lead or participate in proposal activities, including content generation.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Travel up to 50%

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other technical discipline

Tools

MS Project

CRM software

Job description

Rocket Lab in Littleton, CO seeks a seasoned Business Development Director, Satellites to lead national security satellite opportunities. You will identify, engage, and develop strategic partnerships, and drive capture efforts to win large defense and civil space contracts.

The role requires at least 12+ years in aerospace business development or program management, an active TS/SCI clearance, and the ability to travel up to 50%.