Senior Director, Satellite BD & Defense Partnerships

Rocket Lab; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 213,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company stock

Cash incentives

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Chantilly, VA, seeks a Senior Director of Business Development for Satellites. You will lead BD initiatives, develop capture strategies, and manage relationships with government and prime contractors to win national security satellite contracts.

Ideal candidates have a TS/SCI clearance, 15+ years in aerospace BD or related fields, and willingness to travel up to 50%. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration and strategic growth across defense and civil space markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other technical discipline.
• 15+ years of BD, program management, or systems engineering in aerospace.
• In-depth knowledge of government acquisition processes and national security.
• Proven track record of securing large contracts (> $20M) and managing strategic relationships.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Ability to travel up to 50% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead BD initiatives focused on satellite solutions for defense applications.
• Develop capture strategies for large defense or civil space contracts.
• Engage with key stakeholders to build long-term relationships.
• Prepare and deliver proposals that meet customer requirements and win new business.
• Represent Rocket Lab at industry conferences and customer meetings.

Skills

Government contracting

National security landscape

Contract management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

Rocket Lab in Chantilly, VA, seeks a Senior Director of Business Development for Satellites. You will lead BD initiatives, develop capture strategies, and manage relationships with government and prime contractors to win national security satellite contracts.

Ideal candidates have a TS/SCI clearance, 15+ years in aerospace BD or related fields, and willingness to travel up to 50%. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration and strategic growth across defense and civil space markets.