Satellites BD Director - TS/SCI, National Security

Rocket Lab Corp.; Long Beach, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 257,000 - 405,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab, headquartered in Long Beach, CA, seeks a Business Development Director, Satellites with TS/SCI clearance to drive national security satellite opportunities. You will lead BD efforts, develop capture strategies, and coordinate with engineering and operations to win large contracts.

You will engage with government and prime contractors, build strategic partnerships, and travel up to 50% to meet clients and attend events, delivering tailored solutions and robust proposals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical field; 12+ years in BD, PM, or systems eng within aerospace.
• Knowledge of government acquisition processes and national security landscape.
• Proven track record securing large contracts (>$20M) and managing strategic relationships.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Lead BD initiatives focused on satellite solutions for defense applications.
• Develop and execute capture strategies for large defense or civil space contracts.
• Engage with key customer stakeholders to build long-term relationships.
• Prepare and deliver compelling proposals with cross-functional teams.
• Monitor industry trends to inform BD strategies and adjust plans.
• Grow opportunities with existing customers and develop new ones.
• Represent Rocket Lab at conferences and customer meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Capture management

Proposal development

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

CRM software

MS Project

Job description

Rocket Lab, headquartered in Long Beach, CA, seeks a Business Development Director, Satellites with TS/SCI clearance to drive national security satellite opportunities. You will lead BD efforts, develop capture strategies, and coordinate with engineering and operations to win large contracts.

You will engage with government and prime contractors, build strategic partnerships, and travel up to 50% to meet clients and attend events, delivering tailored solutions and robust proposals.