Senior Director, Satellite Business Growth (TS/SCI)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation and leave

Parental leave

Job summary

Rocket Lab Corporation in Chantilly, VA seeks a Senior Director of Business Development for satellites with TS/SCI clearance to drive growth in national security satellite opportunities. You will identify clients, develop strategic partnerships, and lead proposals to win large contracts.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, manage aerospace programs, and travel up to 50%. The role offers a competitive salary, stock options, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical field and 15+ years in aerospace BD/PM/SE
• Active TS/SCI clearance
• Proven track record securing large contracts (>$20M) and managing strategic relationships in aerospace
• Ability to travel up to 50% to meet clients and attend industry events

Responsibilities

• Lead satellite BD initiatives focused on defense applications
• Develop and execute capture strategies for large defense or civil space contracts
• Engage with key customer stakeholders to build long‑term relationships
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to prepare and deliver proposals
• Monitor industry trends to inform BD strategies
• Grow existing business opportunities with current customers

Skills

Business development

Program management

Systems engineering

Aerospace industry knowledge

Travel up to 50%

Government contracting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical field

Master’s degree in aerospace engineering or related field; or business

Tools

MS Project

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Rocket Lab Corporation in Chantilly, VA seeks a Senior Director of Business Development for satellites with TS/SCI clearance to drive growth in national security satellite opportunities. You will identify clients, develop strategic partnerships, and lead proposals to win large contracts.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, manage aerospace programs, and travel up to 50%. The role offers a competitive salary, stock options, and comprehensive benefits.